Talent Consultant

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Talent Consultant- Manager

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career experience as a Talent Consultant in a high-growth organization, we have a role here. At EY GDS we value wellbeing, curiosity and agility as an individual. We create teams of inspiring, teaming and belonging. We care for our business, society and client. Our purpose is building a better working world. Does that resonate with you? We look forward to working with you.

The opportunity

You will be responsible for supporting the Talent agenda for a business unit in EY GDS and will be the key point of contact for leadership on a range of talent related matters. You will drive and implement the engagement agenda, work closely with other members of the team to providing change leadership, increase workforce capability and talent management. You will build a deep understanding of business unit direction and Talent related topics/issues to ensure successful implementation of key projects and processes.

You will need to be collaborative, influential and work across functions to execute on attracting, assimilating, developing, engaging and retaining key talent.  You will drive project management for various HR initiatives, including Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent transformation, Talent Development and Reward & Recognition etc.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Talent Consultant in designing a sustainable and scalable engagement framework for the business unit and take ownership for the delivery
• Provide support to the business leaders and counsellors in the implementation of engagement initiatives across the business unit
• Responsible for building, developing and managing other members of the talent consulting team, ensuring continued focus on the talent agenda
• Anticipate issues and needs within the business unit and address these effectively
• Act as a coach to business leader/managers in relation to delivering the people strategy agenda
• Provide insight on people issues, particularly ER cases within business unit, provide a robust point of view on business decisions and their impact upon people
• Ensure that all necessary people management and development activity required to support the business unit is delivered in the most professional and effective manner
• Execute innovative HR programs
• Facilitate change and support the implementation and successful adoption of special projects and initiatives in the business unit, for example: Performance Management, Talent transformation, Talent Development and Reward exercises
• Ensure compliance to local regulations and manage risks (e.g. performance management risk)

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness, ability to develop clear, actionable plans in support of an overall business unit strategy
• Strong client focus with the ability to build good relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organisation at all levels
• Strong Employee Relations experience of complex disciplinary, grievance and performance management activities, especially with employees in senior management/leadership level
• Motivate team members through effective monitoring, coaching, counselling and providing a positive working environment
• Develop strong relationship with other Talent Centre of Excellence teams to ensure that centrally developed products and initiatives meet the requirements of the business unit
• Ability to work with ambiguity and build consensus across diverse, often global, groups

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate or a post graduate qualification in a Business or Human Resource discipline is desirable.
• 12 -15 years of proven HR generalist experience (e.g. performance management, employee relations)
• Experience in managing and mentoring teams

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A professional accreditation or HR specialization certification
• Experience working in a consulting organization or in a similar professional services environment
• Experience of working in a cross-border, virtual environment would be beneficial

What we look for 

• Be an enabler of high-performance Talent team.
• Keen interest to invest time for self-learning, seeking opportunities to work on cross-functional HR projects
• Working collaboratively in a team environment
• A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with desire and passion

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $XXX per hour.  Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data. 
• If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

We value your application
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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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