Human Resources Generalist

Your Team Responsibilities

We are seeking a professional and dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Stellenbosch. This role is pivotal in leading HR Activities, driving a positive employee experience, championing our values and culture, within the Stellenbosch and Cape Town locations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of, and implement, MSCI global and regional policies and procedures, tailoring to local requirements where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations in all aspects of the management of our people in your designated business groups
• Manage policies and procedures to ensure that they support MSCI's strategic goals and culture
• Provide advice and expertise to employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes and good practice
• Provide support, advice and guidance to all levels of locally based employees
• Proactively provide feedback to management concerning morale, motivation and people at risk, and recommend solutions
• Manage all aspects of the Year End process for client groups to ensure that annual reviews, comp decisions and promotions are successfully completed
• Resolve and respond to ad hoc & personal related queries
• Contact and reporting to local labour authorities, manage contracts and daily cooperation with HR and benefits vendors
• Participate in HRG projects as needed and assigned. Collaborate with HRG peers globally to deliver on the HRG roadmap
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by line manager

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• BSc or MSc in business, human resources or related field
• Solid experience of 7+ years in providing HR generalist support in a private sector environment. Financial Services/Professional Services experience preferred
• Excellent language skills. Fluent oral and written skills required in English
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Approachable, credible and can adopt a flexible approach.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Discretion and ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
• Ability to follow through on issues, use good judgment and provide solutions
• Well organized, thorough and good attention to detail

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 committed to diversifying its workforce. 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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