HR Operations and Support (Associate)

PowerToFly; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is looking for an Operations and Support Associate based in Glasgow, Scotland, to support HR communications initiatives. The successful candidate will coordinate timelines, manage communication distribution, and ensure project visibility. Candidates should have 2–3 years of relevant experience in HR or communications.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and writing skills, with a detail-oriented approach to managing deadlines. A flexible work arrangement is available, highlighting Morgan Stanley's commitment to employee autonomy.

Qualifications

• Typically 2–3 years of experience in HR or communications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable using digital tools for communication management.

Responsibilities

• Support intake and scheduling of HR communications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to finalize materials.
• Maintain calendars and visibility tools for work.

Skills

Coordination skills

Writing and editing

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Operations and Support Associate to support and coordinate timelines and distribute HR communications with quality, consistency, and speed within the Corporate Communications department.

Responsibilities

• Support intake, scheduling, and execution of HR communications across initiatives and audiences.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs, consolidate feedback, and finalize materials.
• Maintain calendars, trackers, and governance tools to keep work visible and on schedule.
• Apply templates and standards to ensure clarity, consistency, and readiness for approval.
• Support content distribution across channels (e.g., AEM, Blastmail/BlastIM) and audience targeting as needed.
• Maintain entitlement segments and distribution lists to ensure content reaches the right audiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise working across groups – strong coordination skills and reliable follow-through.
• Typically 2–3 years of experience in HR and/or employee communications, communications coordination, project coordination, and/or operations support.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong foundation in writing and editing; commitment to quality.
• A do‑it‑right, do‑it‑simple, tech‑enabled mindset.
• Preferred: HR subject‑matter expertise (or strong interest in developing HR fluency quickly).

Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require the holder to meet mandatory regulatory qualifications or internal benchmarks.

Flexible Work Statement

Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Contact our recruitment team for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. For more information, visit https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.