HR Coverage/Content Divisions Specialist – Corporate Communications – Vice President

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise working across groups — connecting HR SMEs, communications partners and delivery teams.
• HR subject-matter expertise strongly encouraged (domain fluency is highly valued).
• 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.
• A high standard for accuracy, tone and employee experience.
• A “do it right, do it simple, tech-enabled mindset.”

Qualifications

• 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.
• A high level of professionalism with experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team — making informed decisions in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong writing/editing and the ability to simplify without oversimplifying.
• A high standard for accuracy, tone and employee experience.
• A “do it right, do it simple, tech-enabled mindset.”

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.