Associate, HR Business Partner

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

The HR COO Associate supports the HR COO office in the coordination and delivery of Institutional Securities Group (ISG) HR priorities, including leadership initiatives and department-wide activities. The individual will work closely with colleagues across HR, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure initiatives are executed with precision, consistency, and a high-quality stakeholder experience.

What you'll do in the role:

Communications & Content

Draft and deliver targeted HR communications (e.g. Year-End updates, key reminders)

Develop executive-ready materials (presentations, summaries, talking points)

Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across initiatives

Project & Program Coordination

Support execution of key HR and ISG initiatives (e.g., talent programs, Challenge Lab, AI efforts)

Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure delivery and escalate risks as needed

Event & Initiative Execution

Execute department-wide initiatives and events (e.g., MD Dinner, talent and AI programs)

Provide end-to-end logistics, including run-of-show, materials, and day-of coordination

Organizational & Infrastructure Support

Maintain core infrastructure (org charts, onboarding materials, distribution lists)

Ensure materials are current, accurate, and aligned to organizational change

What you'll bring to the role:

4-6 years' relevant experience in HR, COO, or business operations roles

Strong communication and content development skills, with experience creating clear, executive-ready materials

Proven project management and coordination experience, supporting multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience working across cross-functional, global teams with strong stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail with the ability to manage timelines, logistics, and deliverables with precision

Ability to synthesize information and support decision-making through clear insights and tracking

Experience supporting events or large-scale initiatives, including logistics and execution

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and execute with discipline

Interest in AI and automation tools, with the ability to support adoption and process improvements

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $91,000 and $131,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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