Associate People Business Partner

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. 

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies
* Excellent project management and organizational skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
* Previous experience in HR, business operations, or a related field is preferred.
* Ability to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team.

Education
* Bachelor’s Degree. Advanced degree and/or certification in HR specialties.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecyle Support
* Respond to and help direct employee queries. Serve as the People Business Partner point of contact for People Connect 2nd line escalated queries. Provide updates to the HRBP as necessary.
* Provide operational support for ad-hoc activities and inquiries, act as the first point of contact for managers on MSS related issues and as a liaison point with other key stakeholders such as DPS, People Connect, Compensation and FP&A.
* Maintain excellent knowledge of employee lifecycle activities to initial counsel and guidance to managers and employees.
* Support the MSS Business Partner to provide ER support, liaise with the ER team on each case as appropriate.

Talent Management and Development
* Support Talent Development initiatives, including coordinating activities and preparation of materials
* Support PBP to embed Talent Management & Development programs and facilitate follow-up actions
* Coordinate nominations process for Leadership Academy Programs as required
* Aid in the annual Talent Review process, maintain data collection sheets, take notes in talent review sessions, track development plans, and coordinate year-end talent reviews.
* ew Manager Assimilation: Coordinate the Jump-start process, prepare materials for the session, and assist in taking notes and summarizing feedback.

Recruitment and Mobility
* Maintain an awareness of MSS recruitment activity, hiring challenges and status of new/open roles
* Provide business & employee support to manage relocation processes, serve as the primary contact for business-related relocation, formulate compensation recommendations, and collaborate with Global Mobility on relocation packages/costs

Compensation & Reward
* Understand MCO’s comp philosophy and make initial recommendations to support the People Business Partner
* Assist MIS Business Partners in consolidating promotion considerations, calculate costs for promotion/compensation recommendations, and support the promotion process.

Data Management and Reporting
* Submit People Lifecyle requests via People Connect
* Expert in reporting, maintains regular reports, conducts initial analysis and makes recommendations
* Respond to bespoke requests for ad-hoc reporting, support the MSS Business Partners with the review, analysis, and preparation of BES presentation following pulse and year-end surveys.
* Project Support & People Team Partnership:
* Support the preparation of presentation materials and partner effectively across all internal HR functions.
* Project Support: Assist in key Business Partner projects, maintain/manage project plans, provide coordination support and contribute to key projects such as Job Architecture.

About the team
Our team comprises skilled professionals with expertise in project management, communication, data analysis, and HR operations. We focus on supporting employee lifecycle activities, talent management, recruitment, compensation, and data reporting to ensure smooth operations and provide comprehensive support to internal stakeholders. Committed to excellence, we collaborate effectively across all internal HR functions and contribute to key projects such as Job Architecture.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.