Sr. Associate Compensation & Benefits

Your Team Responsibilities

Based in Monterrey, the role provides local, regional and global support for our Compensation and Benefits plans and programs. Manages and supports the benefits and compensation programs to ensure consistency and competitiveness to achieve the organization’s goal to attract, identify, develop and retain a high performing and engaged workforce. Performs research and analysis on benefits and compensation policies and practices including, job evaluation, base salary, variable pay, internal equity, external market trends, and regulatory compliance. Develop collaborative employee, client and HR relationships to support effective and efficient compensation and benefits needs and services.

The role reports to a New York manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the project management of compensation and benefits-related programs and initiatives.
• Partner with leadership and HR Business Partners to ensure the successful adoption of new plans and processes. Develop supporting communications and provide training as needed.Ensure the administration of compensation programs are in compliance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement to existing processes and procedures.

• Conduct internal and external reviews for all new hires and transfers
• Serve as the primary source of benefits expertise for Regional Management and Country HR.Actively plan and drive the governance and agenda for all Benefits programs in Mexico and Brazil.
• Participate in local external compensation benchmarking surveys
• Manage the benefit renewals and ongoing administration of all benefit plans and programs in Mexico and Brazil
• Provide reporting, support and guidance to managers and HR
• Train local managers in various compensation and benefits processesRespond to ad hoc requests and support special projects as neededLead Wellbeing@MSCI initiatives, communications and events for the employees in Mexico and Brazil.
• Administer the Stock Plan, including weekly termination updates, monthly reporting, quarterly dividend equivalent processes, and the management of new grants, stock vesting, and releases.Year end compensation review process support
• Support global initiatives and special projects

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.Strong relationship management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Quick learner and problem solver who works well in ambiguous situations
• Advanced analytical skills and research and resolutions capabilities

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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