Workforce Strategy Specialist (Hybrid)

Execute on multi-year talent strategy and objectives of the division, including lateral recruitment approach, skills development, and contingent/vendor resourcing plans. Partner with divisional managers and recruitment teams to optimize hiring processes, improve talent attraction and retention and develop synergies across silos. Support ETS leadership to model multi-year labour demands in a holistic fashion while observing divisional budget and headcount targets. Act as reference for various internal business partners and stakeholders, to coordinate and track resource allocations, collaborate along process timelines, and socialize updates. Analyze periodic metrics and trends for various programs, vendors and locations, to assess opportunities for scaling, optimizing, streamlining, rationalizing, etc. Drive effective governance & controls with divisional management to ensure workforce actions are in line with strategy & guidance. Develop, analyze, and present findings in response to senior leadership requests. 5+ years of experience in management consulting, operations, strategy, workforce/vendor management, resource and/or budget planning Strong problem-solving, analytical skills and strategic planning ability Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (Verbal and Written) - ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively. Superior relationship management skill to build and maintain solid engagement with key internal and external stakeholders. Strong data skills - proven track record of managing & reporting on large data sets, leveraging Excel and various BI dashboards/tools to extract insights and inform stakeholders. Superior PowerPoint, SharePoint/Teams, and general MS Office skills Exceptional attention to details, highly organized and goal-oriented Ability to work across functional disciplines and with all levels of the organization. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment while juggling multiple tasks. Demonstrates significant discretion and respect for confidentiality of sensitive information. Demonstrate good time management, resource management, ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects. Organizational strategy background Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information 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. 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. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.