We’re seeking someone to join our team as an HR Coverage/Content Divisions Manager, to be a communications partner and content leader for key HR domains — ensuring HR communications are accurate, relevant and clear for employees.
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.
What you’ll do in the role
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
Lead strategy and content for assigned HR domains (e.g., Benefits, Talent, D&I).
Translate complex programs and policy into clear, employee-ready messaging and FAQs.
Partner with HR domain leaders early to shape communications and anticipate employee questions.
Ensure domain communications align to enterprise standards and are sequenced with related initiatives.
Support major launches, campaigns and engagement moments with crisp, practical communications.
Partner with Operations and Support to govern vendor communications for accuracy and alignment.
What you’ll bring to the role
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
Required: Demonstrated expertise working across groups — connecting HR SMEs, communications partners and delivery teams.
Preferred: HR subject-matter expertise strongly encouraged (domain fluency is highly valued).
Experience: At least 6 years’ experience in HR and/or employee communications, ideally supporting one or more HR domains (e.g., Benefits, Talent, D&I).
Strong writing/editing and the ability to simplify without oversimplifying.
High standards for accuracy, tone and employee experience.
A “do it right, do it simple, tech-enabled mindset.
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.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $210,000 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated expertise working across groups connecting HR SMEs, communications partners and delivery teams.
- At least 6 years' experience in HR and/or employee communications, ideally supporting HR domains (Benefits, Talent, D&I).
- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex topics without oversimplifying.
- 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 and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced understanding of business lines, HR domains, and the competitive environment.
- HR subject-matter expertise and domain fluency.
- Tech-enabled mindset and focus on simple, accurate, employee-centered communications.
Morgan Stanley Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Family support is extensive, with paid parental leave for all parents, adoption and fertility assistance, backup childcare, and eldercare resources. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance the overall package and help with retention.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health access, care navigation, and expert second opinions. Convenient primary care access and condition‑specific support reinforce the depth of healthcare coverage.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity compensation and stock ownership are positioned as core motivators that encourage commitment and retention. Feedback suggests education and support are provided to help participants manage equity and related financial benefits.
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What We Do
Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide its more than 60,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 41 countries.
