Director - HR Transformation and Technology - People Consulting

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Director - HRT

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi 

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Ko te rourou kei ō ringa I The choice is yours 

As our Director you’ll translate overarching business strategy into HR function vision, strategies, operating model and solutions. You will: 

• Lead the delivery of transformative engagements with customers that drive better outcomes across HR/Payroll and Workforce Management, working with alliance partners like SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow and Dayforce
• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction, evaluating and recommending solutions that align with our clients' business goals
• Evaluate solution architecture and its business impact, recommending technologies that align with client goals, while ensuring delivery meets local performance objectives across service quality, risk, business growth, and innovation

This is a full-time opportunity based in Auckland, New Zealand that offers you the platform to lead complex HR transformations and build a better working world. 

He Rourou Pūmanawa I What we look for

• Proven experience leading large-scale HR technology and transformation projects (ideally including SAP SuccessFactors or other cloud HRIS platforms). 
• Strong capability in shaping solutions that address complex workforce challenges, including global delivery models. 
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage escalations in high-pressure environments, while influencing senior stakeholders and shaping client propositions that align with EY’s offerings.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 

• A passion for people leadership and helping clients build future-ready workforces
• Designing implementations and overseeing deployments SuccessFactors Solutions 
• Experience collaborating with technology alliance partners and cross-functional teams

Kia kotahi ai ngā rourou ki EY I Come, be a part of EY

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits     

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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