HR Operations Analyst - HR Operations

Your Team Responsibilities

Are you passionate about people, energized by solving problems and excited by the opportunity to make a real difference in the employee experience? We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys making things happen and is ready to take ownership of meaningful work.

As part of our HR Operations team, you will play an important role in shaping the employee experience, from a candidate's first interaction with us to career development, internal moves, and international relocations.

This is an opportunity to gain exposure to four interconnected areas of HR: Talent Acquisition, Employee Lifecycle Management, Talent Management and Global Mobility. You will collaborate with recruiters, HR Partners, business leaders and external partners to deliver HR services that make a difference in people's day-to-day experiences.

We are looking for someone who brings curiosity, a service mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. Someone who takes initiative, enjoys working with different teams, and is excited about finding smarter ways of working, including exploring automation and AI.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to broaden your HR expertise, this could be the opportunity for you!

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Your Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

Talent Acquisition Operations | Help Great Talent Get Off to a Great Start

Be part of the experience that welcomes new talent into the organization. You will:

• Coordinate interviews and support recruiters throughout the hiring process.

• Manage background checks, offer letters, and pre-employment activities.

• Coordinate onboarding and induction activities to give new hires a positive start.

• Create and maintain job requisitions and recruitment records.

• Partner with recruiters and HR teams to keep hiring processes organized and on track.

Employee Lifecycle Operations | Make Every Employee Moment Count

Support employees through important career milestones and help deliver a positive HR experience. You will:

• Manage employee changes, including transfers, job movements, promotions, and exits.

• Support annual compensation and promotion processes.

• Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits administration, and vendor invoices.

• Prepare employment documentation, including reference and visa invitation letters.

• Act as a trusted point of contact for HR-related questions, working closely with HR Partners to provide timely support.

Talent Management Operations | Support Employee Growth and Development

Help bring our talent programs to life and support processes that contribute to employee development. You will:

• Coordinate activities across the annual talent cycle, including goal setting, talent assessments, promotions, and employee engagement.

• Track progress, prepare reports, and analyze talent data to help teams make informed decisions.

• Collaborate with HR Partners, Talent Management teams, and people managers to deliver programs on time.

• Help create a consistent experience across our talent processes.

Global Mobility Operations | Connect People Across Borders

Play a role in supporting employees as they take their careers internationally. You will:

• Coordinate international employee transfers and relocation activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

• Manage mobility cases from initiation through completion, keeping employees and stakeholders informed.

• Partner with external relocation providers and internal teams to support inbound and outbound moves.

• Monitor vendor performance and help ensure relocation activities are completed on time.

• Manage mobility inquiries, maintain case records, and prepare operational reports and analysis.

HR Operations & Innovation | Help Shape Smarter Ways of Working

Beyond day-to-day operations, you will have opportunities to improve how HR services are delivered. You will:

• Maintain accurate employee information across HR systems, with a strong focus on confidentiality and data quality.

• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that improve the employee experience.

• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency.

• Explore how automation and AI-powered tools can make HR operations more effective while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

• Take ownership of assigned projects and collaborate with colleagues to turn ideas into practical improvements.

What Will Help You Succeed

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership: You are dependable, proactive, and committed to getting things done.

• Enjoys helping people: You bring a positive attitude and genuinely care about delivering a great employee experience.

• Thrives on variety: You are comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Pays attention to the details: You value accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.

• Builds strong relationships: You enjoy collaborating with colleagues, managers, and external partners.

• Thinks about what could be better: You are curious, open to change, and motivated to find more efficient ways of working.

• Embraces technology: You are interested in using digital tools, automation, and AI to improve everyday processes.

Why This Role Is an Exciting Opportunity

This role gives you the chance to build a broad understanding of HR Operations, collaborate with teams across different HR disciplines, and contribute to experiences that matter to employees.

You will gain exposure to the full employee journey, work with a variety of internal and external partners, and have opportunities to contribute to projects that improve the way HR operates.

If you are ready to take ownership, keep learning, and help us deliver a better employee experience, we would love to hear from you.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

What You'll Bring to the Team

This is an early-career HR Analyst position, ideally suited for professionals with 1–2 years of relevant experience who are looking to build their expertise and grow within HR Operations. The role focuses on hands-on operational responsibilities and provides an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of HR processes in a global environment.

• A foundation in HR: 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related field.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills: You enjoy connecting with people, coordinating activities, and building positive working relationships.

• Comfort with HR technology: Experience working with HR systems such as Workday and iCIMS.

• A sharp eye for detail: You are organized, can juggle multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering accurate work.

• Language skills: Fluency in English is required, and Portuguese is a plus.

• A global mindset: Experience supporting teams or employees across different countries is an advantage.

• An interest in smarter ways of working: Familiarity with Power Automate is a plus, especially if you enjoy exploring opportunities to simplify and automate processes.

• Educational background: A bachelor's degree is required.

Above all, we value a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to make a difference. You do not need to know everything from day one, but you should be excited to grow, take initiative and contribute to a team that supports people every day.

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, AI Learning Center , 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 vision – to power better 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 strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

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