Assignment Services - Senior Consultant - UK&I - London

Our Purpose

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we utilise the finance products, expertise, and systems we have developed to build a better working world. This begins with a culture that believes in providing you with the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Our more than 300,000 people and one million alumni form a powerful network. Each of those individuals leads and inspires others during their lifetime at EY (Ernst & Young) and beyond, bringing our purpose to life. 

Our People 

At EY, we empower our people with the right mindsets and skills to navigate what is next, become transformative leaders the world needs, pursue careers as unique as they are, and build their own experiences. Our network, consisting of more than 300,000 people and one million alumni, forms a powerful force. Together, we develop outstanding leaders who collaborate to fulfil our promises to all our stakeholders. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. With a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate individuals, we are determined to turn our ambition to be the best employer into a reality Hear What Our People Say

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual with excellent customer service skills and a passion for global mobility. The Assignment Services team within People Advisory Services at EY provides comprehensive services to a diverse range of multinational clients in the UK, EMEIA and globally. Our service consists of two key pillars:

• Mobility Transformation: Consulting with clients to enhance their global mobility function and implementing these improvements through projects and secondments, driven by world-class expertise.
• Mobility Talent Operate: Operating the mobility function on behalf of clients, either partially or fully, managing end-to-end international move administration. This includes creating cost estimates, balance sheet calculations, payroll notifications, and international move letters, acting as the principal point of contact for clients’ employees and their HR contacts during their relocation and ongoing move, and coordinating and managing all third-party providers. EY’s integrated mobility offering encompasses expatriate tax and social security compliance and consulting, immigration, and assignment services.

About you

• Experienced in global mobility, international HR, or reward.
• Knowledge of global mobility software.
• Enthusiastic and energetic; able to embrace new ways of working.
• A strong team player: able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Experience of working within – or with - professional services.
• Able to deliver high quality output (e.g. reports, slide decks).
• A sound understanding of common global mobility compensation approaches – and a keenness to develop this knowledge further.
• Able to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review, and know when to refer or escalate.
• Client-focused and commercially aware.
• Able to prioritise effectively and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.
• An excellent communicator - orally and in writing.

Your Key Responsibilities

At EY, we operate a ‘client-centric’ approach, meaning we aim to be our clients’ trusted business partner. This is achieved by being proactive, understanding their challenges, and providing a relevant and high level of client service:

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and providing consistently high levels of client service.
• Supporting the implementation and on-boarding of new clients.
• Delivering ongoing mobility services to our clients, with a focus on quality and exceeding expectations.
• Liaising within and between on-shore and off-shore teams, striving for continuous improvement.
• Supporting the design and roll-out of new Go To market ideas for our existing clients and targets.
• Contributing towards our exciting mobility transformation opportunities and projects.
• Utilising technology solutions to enhance the value of what we deliver to our clients.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of client services (Mobility Transformation and Mobility Talent operate).
• Adhering to Quality and Risk Management processes.

What Working at EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with Flex EY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

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.

EY Talent Community

If this opportunity does not align with your current objectives or preferences, we invite you to Join Our Talent Community  here at EY. It is an excellent way to stay informed about thought leadership, in-person and virtual events, and future career opportunities.

If you are passionate about global mobility and have the expertise to drive transformation and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be a part of our world-class team.