Workforce Advisory Consultant - EY GDS Spain - Hybrid

Workforce Advisory Consultant – EY GDS Spain - Hybrid 

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth as you get to work with high quality team to support clients ensuring the stability of global companies through best-in-class solutions, automation and innovation, working with an international team.

Your key responsibilities

The Workforce Advisory team within the People Consulting Sub Service Line provides strategic solutions for human resource management, supporting companies in planning, developing, and optimizing workforce skills. We work closely with our clients to implement training and development programs that enhance performance and foster employees’ professional growth.

Learning & Development:

• Support projects to analyze training needs and develop learning solutions for clients.
• Help design and deliver training programs, workshops, and development initiatives.
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of learning programs through basic KPIs and feedback analysis

Assessment:

• Provide operational support in assessment and development projects (e.g. data collection, participant coordination, reporting).
• Contribute to the development of competency models and assessment tools.
• Support qualitative and quantitative analysis of results and preparation of individual and group reports
• Conduct research on HR trends and best practices.

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP):

• Support senior consultants in workforce planning projects, including data analysis and development of planning models.
• Assist in identifying skill gaps and workforce optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of scenarios, recommendations, and project deliverables

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a balanced combination of technical expertise, service management acumen, and strong interpersonal skills. Key skills and attributes for success include:

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to work on data, reports, and project materials.
• Basic knowledge of HR and organizational topics, such as learning & development, assessment, and workforce planning, with strong interest in these areas.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with the team and support client activities.
• Problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn in a consulting environment.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Economics, Education Sciences, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR consulting with a specific focus on Learning & Development, SWP, and assessment.
• Proven experience managing complex projects for large companies at both national and international scale.
• Knowledge of SWP methodologies and SBO frameworks (e.g., Competency Frameworks, Skills Taxonomy).
• Familiarity with assessment tools, data analysis software (e.g., Power BI, SPSS), or survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Advanced skills in data analytics.
• Knowledge of innovative learning methodologies (blended learning, e-learning, gamification, etc.).
• Problem solving, communication and teamworking skills.

• Proficency in Italian and English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong interest and passion for AI and digital innovation, especially in the areas of people development, analytics, and new ways of working
• International exposure or experience in multicultural contexts.

What we look for

We seek individuals who are passionate about their work and possess outstanding skills in their field. If You have a highly developed business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a willingness to embrace new professional challenges, this role is for You.

What we offer

In EY GDS Spain, you will collaborate with our 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.

About EY GDS

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network of over 75,000 people working across the world, to provide innovative and strategic business solutions to our clients worldwide. We play a vital role in growth strategy, helping our clients become agile and efficient, and helping fulfill our purpose to build a better working world.

From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. We look for skills that are evergreen and our roles evolve with industry trends. We also work across Finance, Business Development, Technology, Talent, Procurement and Risk Management functions to help our teams operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Across our 10 locations and 21 cities, we work with teams from all service lines, geographies, and sectors. We operate in Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Our EY GDS Spain office is located at Malaga Technology Park and currently employs over 850 people.

If you are interested in being part of our team, we kindly invite you to submit your CV in English to apply for this position.

The exceptional EY GDS experience. It’s yours to build.