HR Communications Operations & Support Specialist – Corporate Communications – Vice President
About The Position
In the Corporate Communications department, we cultivate and protect the Firm’s powerful global brand and reputation, leveraging our resources across media relations, internal communications, philanthropy and digital strategy to ensure we present the Firm consistently in all that we do. This is a Vice President position within our Communications Job Family which is primarily responsible for the crafting and development of messages and programs aimed at the firm’s employees overall, as well as the firm’s Financial Advisors and Field Management. We provide editorial support and strategic guidance to business partners, liaise with the Firm’s businesses and departments and senior leadership on internal communications matters, and provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on communications. 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.
Requirements
- Advanced understanding of business line and growing understanding of overall firm and competitive environment
- Advanced understanding of discipline and some understanding of other disciplines
- Proven ability to multi-task and deliver with minimal supervision
- High level of professionalism with experience working with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team -- making informed decisions in a complex and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated expertise working across groups — driving coordination, decisions and follow-through among stakeholders.
- At least 6 years’ experience in HR and/or employee communications, communications operations, program/project management and/or editorial operations.
- Strong operational rigor and calm under pressure; proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent editorial judgment and a bias for simplicity.
- A “do it right, do it simple, tech-enabled” mindset.
Nice To Haves
- HR subject-matter expertise to strengthen prioritization, accuracy and sequencing.
Responsibilities
- Take accountability for completion of assigned processes or programs
- Lead the development of new ideas and may lead development of policies in own area
- Develop and manage operational initiatives to deliver tactical results
- Independently drive the delivery of projects
- Take ownership of decisions and actions that advance key business objectives
- Innovate while factoring in both short term and long-term strategic priorities
- Own HR communications intake, prioritization, planning and the editorial calendar, ensuring transparency, discipline and accountability across initiatives.
- Act as “air traffic control” for HR communications, managing sequencing, dependencies, issues and escalations across stakeholders and regions.
- Establish, maintain and enforce communications templates, standards and approval pathways to improve speed, consistency and quality.
- Coordinate HR‑to‑HR communications across functions and geographies to reduce duplication and confusion for employees.
- Partner closely with stakeholders to ensure the right message reaches the right audience, through the right channel, at the right time.
- Oversee vendor communications governance to ensure employee‑centric framing and integration into broader HR campaigns.
Benefits
- Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
- Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
