HR, EMEA Wellbeing and Benefits, Director (AVP equivalent)

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an EMEA Wellbeing and Benefits Director within the Human Capital Management division. In the Human Capital Management division, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed.

This is a Director level position within the EMEA Benefits and Pensions Team, which is responsible for the management, monitoring and development of the Benefit and Pension Programmes in the UK, as well as Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The team operates across all business lines and is assisted by an outsourced service centre, responsible for the delivery of the Benefits, Pensions and Wellbeing. The team continues to focus on meeting its key objectives of increased appreciation of the value of employee benefits, continual development of benefits to be competitive as well as govern and control of risk and cost. This role will report into the EMEA Head of Benefits and Pensions and Global Head of Wellbeing.

What you'll do in the role:

• Program strategy and co-ordination - Analyse current mental health and wellbeing programs to assess competitiveness, determine gaps and identify opportunities.
• Review industry benchmark for wellbeing and benefits.
• Conceptualize and implement new mental health and wellbeing initiatives, focused on improving employee experiences whilst managing budgets.
• Partner with global teams on wellbeing initiatives, serving as a project manager for global projects and implementations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on wellbeing initiatives with teams across the Firm including HCM Business Partners, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Services, and Community Affairs.
• Support the Firm’s Global Wellbeing Board and lead the EMEA Wellbeing Board, including coordination of quarterly meetings, working group sessions, associated deliverables and engagement opportunities for senior leaders.

Employee engagement:

• Coordinate awareness campaigns and educational webinars for employees on a variety of health and wellbeing topics, leveraging data to determine relevance and impact.
• Design and execute onsite wellbeing initiatives, such as onsite preventive screenings and campaigns.
• Draft communications and develop marketing plans to champion mental health and wellbeing benefits and resources to employees and their families.
• Lead an employee network of wellbeing “influencers” who work to support the mental health and wellbeing of their colleagues and drive culture change across the Firm.

Vendor and program management:

• Manage day-to-day aspects of key mental health and wellbeing vendors and programs; ensure these programs run smoothly.
• Assess program outcomes and utilisation; monitor performance guarantees.
• Address administrative issues and member escalations.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Passion for Health & Wellbeing: You have a strong interest in and passion for developing programs and practices that serve to create a culture of health in the workplace and foster employee engagement.
• Strategic Focus: You are a highly organised self-starter who takes initiative to identify and explore new opportunities. You are thoughtful and holistic in your approach to evaluating new programs and vendors, with careful consideration of risk and rewards.
• Execution Focus: Not only do you conceptualise new and innovative ideas, but you have the ability to operationalize those ideas into a fully functioning program, including stakeholder coordination, development of program requirements, and project management.
• Analytical Mindset: You have a demonstrated ability to use data in your decision making, and you seek out ways to leverage data to inform strategy, administration, and outcomes.
• Flexibility: You work successfully under deadlines and can prioritise. You enjoy a high volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are flexible in your approach and can pivot quickly based on feedback and evolving business needs.
• Collaboration: You can synthesise many points of view quickly and are not afraid to speak up and share your perspective. You are a team player who works well with others and can action feedback and rally stakeholders towards a common goal.
• Authenticity: You bring your whole self to the team and are a cheerleader for others to do the same.

At Morgan Stanley Glasgow, we support the Firm’s global Operations, Technology, Finance, Corporate, and Institutional Securities divisions. Known for its excellence in process, client service & leadership, our Glasgow teams have led us to win numerous innovation and people awards. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Glasgow community since 2000, steadily contributing to the development of a vibrant local financial services and fintech industry.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our 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 our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. 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.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.