People Consulting Senior

The opportunity

 As the world continues to be impacted by globalization, demographics, technology, innovation and regulation, organizations are under pressure to adapt quickly and build agile people cultures that respond to these disruptive forces. EY People Consulting Services believes a better working world is helping our clients harness their People Agenda – the right people, with the right capabilities, in the right place.

We work globally and collaborate to address complex issues relating to organization transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy.

When you join us, you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies which can give you the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want. 

Key and Client responsibilities

• Assist with job evaluation projects to ensure that roles are appropriately graded, benchmarked against industry standards and align with organizational goals
• Conduct skills audit to assess and address competencies within the organization, contributing to succession planning and skills development
• Design and manage competitive and compliant compensation and reward systems, conduct salary surveys and analyse market trends
• Conduct training needs assessments to determine skills and knowledge gaps within client organizations
• Design customized training and development programs to address identified needs and enhance workforce capabilities
• Assist project teams with client engagement such as, the design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of projects across the People Consulting pillars - performance, talent, HR systems, reward, mobility, and analytics
• Assist engagement teams to provide HR solutions to clients by leveraging competencies you have built across several HR consulting subjects such as Organization Design and Operating Model, HR Transformation, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Culture and Leadership, Change Management and People Analytics (amongst others)
• Identify changing priorities and needs of stakeholders and develop appropriate interventions and solutions to address impact and influence buy-in
• Support project work streams by applying a proven EY approach and methodology based on global standards
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and within scope in accordance with business priorities
• Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

People Responsibilities

• Support project teams to ensure the optimal and efficient use of time and resources 
• Contribute to performance feedback and people-related initiatives
• Demonstrate EY’s fundamental values: professional respect to all team members; personal accountability; integrity and trustworthiness; and teamwork

To qualify for the role, you must have the following:

• Knowledge in client engagement with understanding of leading HR practices and industry challenges
• In depth experience in one or more of the following- HR transformation, organization design, talent management, performance management, rewards, people aspects of change, operational transformation, cultural change or technology driven change
• Work experience within a professional services firm, global consultancy firm and/or large private and/or public sector organisations
• Proven project management experience, planning, budget management and reporting 
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (both written and oral English)
• Results oriented and proven ability to achieve success
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing requirements 
   

Education and Academic Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
• Masters in Human Resource or related field is an added advantage
• Four to six years of work experience in relevant field
• Relevant Professional HR Certification
   

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team
• An opportunity to develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive remuneration package

Who we are

At EY we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It is how you make a difference.