Service Line Talent Analyst

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  [This paragraph will be a global Header in SuccessFactors and will populate automatically]

Global Assurance Talent Analyst

The opportunity

This role will support the SL Talent team contributing to key SL Talent priorities and supporting the effective delivery of strategic Talent consulting advice and services to the business globally. The role will also work closely with the Global SL Talent Leader and Directors to assist with the running of the SL Talent team and management of key business interactions, including contributions for leadership meetings (e.g. Global & Area SL leadership groups, Global SL Executive Committee and Global SL Talent Team meetings), ensuring development of content and reference materials required and tracking of actions (as required). Where required, the role will work closely with Talent colleagues to support delivery of Talent processes such as: succession planning, employee listening initiatives and reporting (i.e. workforce planning, headcount) for the Talent team

Your key responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job:

•    Work closely with the Global SL Talent Leader and Directors to contribute at both an operational level to the successful operation of the SL Talent team. 
•    Work alongside the Global SL Talent Leader to ensure requirements, issues and actions raised by senior business leaders are prioritized and addressed by the Global SL Talent team or wider Talent eco-system
•    As required, prepare presentations and reports to support effective engagement with business leadership 
•    Work alongside the SL Talent leaders to help build out Talent Consulting capability across the team. Attend cross-SL meetings to identify common needs, change initiatives/priorities and areas for improvement. Capture actions and help to drive the right outcomes. 
•    Ensure the availability of quality Talent reporting from the SL Talent team to the business (e.g. SL headcount, workforce planning, DAP hiring, D&I etc). Where required, develop and maintain reports, highlight points of interest and make recommendations on how to leverage the data to drive key Talent priorities (working closely with PDRA)
•    As directed by SL Talent Leaders complete research on emerging trends/issues either internal or external and present highlights to leadership 
•    Where necessary work to assess Talent related SL/business performance issues. Engage and work with the appropriate Talent function to consider appropriate solutions and (where necessary) raise requests for change investment via the approval channels
•    As directed by SL Talent leaders and Talent Consultants help respond to complex and urgent Talent queries pertaining to key stakeholder groups, conduct analysis and/or leverage experience across Talent ecosystem to provide guidance and address talent matters
•    As required, support delivery of key Talent processes and provide project coordination for the Global Talent team
•    Due to global nature of the role; travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

•    Awareness of business strategy and performance trends
•    Ability to leverage information and/or internal data to prepare reports or presentations on behalf of the Global SL Talent Leader or leadership team. Ensure data and analytics can be presented effectively to leadership
•    Ensure availability of regular reports working with colleagues across Talent and HRS. Analyze and maintain reporting.
•    Analyze business issues/opportunities as they related to Talent/workforce issues. Assess root causes and propose solutions
•    Partner with Talent teams to ensure the effective operation of the SL Talent team

Supervision Responsibilities:
•    Work with SL Talent leaders to oversee and coordinate various initiatives as directed  
•    Where required, work as an SMR for the Service Line and input to the design, development and deployment of Talent solutions
•    Build and maintain relationships and an internal network, including effective partnerships with senior stakeholders, across EY practices/departments that will enable personal effectiveness in the position

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

•    Significant relationship management skills – ability to work with and build trust of business leaders
•    Teaming skills - partner effectively across talent ecosystem and wider EY firm 
•    Organizational skills - the ability to set priorities, operate within budget and effective time frames
•    Talent services, associated processes and best practices, including employee relations

Ideally, you’ll also have

•    Communication skills – ability to convey complex issues succinctly and clearly in a timely way 
•    Cope with ambiguity - to drive change and performance outcomes in a complex and agile environment
•    Diversity & Inclusion - demonstrate inclusive leadership skills in the broadest context
•    Due to global nature of the role; English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication will be required
•    Educated to degree level. Higher professional or master’s qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required
•    Active membership in related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required

What we look for

•    Experience in a closely related role 
•    Ability to work closely with senior leaders to clarify needs/requirements and form robust relationships
•    Experience of data analytics and presentation writing and communication to support Talent Consulting delivery
•    Experience of influencing and communicating challenging messages between the business and talent teams where necessary
•    Significant experience of leading global virtual teams/networks  
•    Experience of working on projects or change initiatives working effectively with project resources to deliver required outcomes
•    Significant experience of coaching leaders through the embedding of change initiatives in global, matrix organizations (such as EY)
•    Strong experience of sponsoring or acting as subject matter representative on projects
•    Significant experience of working in fast-paced, ambiguous, stressful environments to deliver required results

What we offer
As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 
•    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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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

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EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  
 
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  
 
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. 

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.