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HR Business Partner - MENA Region

Morgan StanleyDubai, UAE1 weeks agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

HRhuman resourcestalent management

About This Role

Overview

HR Business Partner - MENA Region, Associate / Director (AVP equivalent)

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We’re seeking someone to join our team as an HR Business Partner (Associate or Director) to provide generalist HR advisory expertise across the MENA region, reporting into the MENA Head of HR.

In the Human Capital Management division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools, they need to succeed.

This is an Associate or Director level position within the MENA HR Business Partner team.

The MENA HR team supports approx. 110 employees, over 6 locations (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Qatar, Tel Aviv and Turkey).

The team currently comprises of 2 HR Business Partners.

The role incumbent must be able to operate independently, pro-actively and effectively across the full range of HR disciplines and be able to work with managers and colleagues at all levels across MENA.

This role offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the business as well as become involved in ad-hoc project work as required.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What You’ll Do In The Role

  • Partner with MENA team Heads and global HR counterparts to effectively implement Talent and D&I strategies.
  • In conjunction with the team, manage and advise the business on the annual promotion roundtables, performance evaluation process and year-end compensation process.
  • Engage HR Data Analytics to provide appropriate and timely management data.
  • Proactively collaborate with the business, the Internal Recruitment team and Compensation team on recruitment activities.
  • Assist the team with a wide variety of deliverables such as Insurance renewals, visa and work permit processing and advisory (in partnership with our vendors), new hire offer letters and benefits administration, termination processing and severance calculations
  • Support with monthly payroll inputs and GCC pension management
  • Support with internal and external audit requests
  • Assist the team with local policy and process reviews, making required updates to documents following global policy or local legislative changes
  • Provide a local point of contact for ad hoc queries from the MENA employee group and internal/external stakeholders

What You’ll Bring In The Role

  • At least 3-5 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
  • Degree educated or equivalent.
  • CIPD qualification preferred.
  • A proven background within HR either within financial services or professional services; previous experience supporting Front Office/Revenue clients preferred.
  • Broad understanding of the Regulatory Remuneration environment required.
  • An ability to manage and develop relationships within matrix management structures.
  • A strong team player with the ability to operate independently, pro-actively and collaborate effectively.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with good attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage expectations, influence and persuade clients and colleagues.
  • Ability to multi-task, to perform effectively and efficiently under pressure and to adapt to change.
  • Rational and logical approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong appreciation of employment related risks, with ability to identify and escalate.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.

Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.

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