Senior Manager - PAS WKFA - NAT - CNS-PC-Talent - Chennai

People Advisory Services shapes and delivers the part of business strategy that depends on people. As a PAS professional, you will have the opportunity to work with global clients to understand and address some of their largest and most complex people related challenges, and ultimately improve and drive sustainable business results. We focus on engagements that relate to performance, talent, systems, reward, mobility and analytics.

In joining PAS - a global network, you’ll also gain valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge by working across capabilities, service offerings, sectors and geographies. So whenever you join, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

As a member of the PAS team focused on HR and business performance, you will join a talented group of professionals that help support the design and implementation of HR operating models and organizational structures, improve HR process efficiency, manage people risks, support change efforts to help organizations to successfully transition to a future state, and advise organizations on a range of challenges that are associated with a merger, acquisition, divestiture and/or carve-out.

Our key capabilities include:

• HR Operating & Delivery Model
• HR Process Efficiency & Policy
• Business and HR Transformation
• Organizational Design
• HR Operating & Delivery Model
• HR Process Efficiency & Policy
• Organizational Change Management, including EVP design & implementation.
• Talent Management and development
• Rewards Advisory
• HR Technology (digital, AI/Gen AI) and assets
• Transactions

Your key responsibilities

You will lead large-scale business transformation projects. In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, deliver insightful solutions and balance multiple priorities.  You will also be expected to assume operational responsibility and accountability for engagements generate ideas to expand current service offerings and identify new business opportunities.

• Deliver profitable revenue through identifying and managing follow-on engagement opportunities and generating new client opportunities, collaborating on business development and account management efforts, and developing lasting relationships with clients
• Lead the delivery of transformation projects, demonstrate technical competence in our capabilities (Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions) and take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges
• Develop, shape and deliver programs of work from planning through to implementation - managing project resources and budgets effectively, and managing and mitigating all risks and issues
• Be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for junior resources and peers, and act as a visible role model for our people
• Represent the business in relevant forums

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Experience in Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions
• Previous/recent success generating and developing new business/sales.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Post graduate degree or equivalent with a specialization in Human Resources (India or abroad) from a Tier 1 Institute.
• 8+ years of experience in HR role (recruitment, organization structuring, manpower planning, compensation and benefits, learning and development, performance  management etc.)
• Releavnt professional experience including previous work experienc in global management consultancy firm

Ideally you’ll also have

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.

What working at EY offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.