Senior Consultant - People Consulting

People Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area within EY, and this is with huge potential for you. We offer variety, challenge, responsibility, training, creative freedom, and mostly important: the opportunity to realize your leadership potential.

Our consulting teams are focused on helping our clients to improve their business performance and operational efficiency, whilst managing their people agenda. We support clients by delivering strategy, transformation and optimization solutions in specific areas, such as people and organizational change, finance, supply chain, risk management, cyber security and technology.

This is what makes us different, and renders working here a unique lifetime experience!

The Exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

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As People Consulting, we are passionate about putting humans at the center and encourage our clients to do the same. By continuously bringing enthusiasm, energy and committing ourselves to assisting our clients, we help them solve their complex talent issues through a pragmatic and innovative approach. We are proud to say that our team is consistently winning their hearts and minds.

In our quest to build a world-class practice, we are on the lookout for a Senior Consultant, with strong purpose and eager to contribute to our growing team. We have a warm team culture with high trust and respect which enables us to share knowledge fast and make sure everyone feels welcome.

In your role you will be expected to build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients. You will work on a variety of client projects, these include but are not limited to the following topics:

• Cultural integration and transformation
• HR strategy and transformation
• Leadership development
• Talent strategy and strategic workforce management
• People in the context of M&A or reorganization
• Learning strategies

Your Key Responsibilities

As a member of the People Consulting team you’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences.  In your role as a Senior Consultant you will be expected to build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients.

Your specific role as a Senior Consultant is to:

• Play an active role in growing our business. This entails understanding the potential client’s needs & further develop methodology and the practice.
• Drive projects with a focus on the design and delivery. On these projects you'll determine that work is of a high quality.
• Support in client management. This entails building trusted client relationships, developing proposals in line with the clients’ needs and making sure that we remain their trusted business partner. Part of the client role also means that you will provide innovative commercial insights for clients and contribute to thought leadership.
• As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach junior team members and help them to develop.

What we’re looking for in a team member:

• A never ending passion for the people agenda in organizations;
• A desire to help us grow and build our team footprint;
• Ability and willingness to work in an extremely diverse, flexible, fun loving team;
• Curious and innovative nature which strives to solve client problems in innovative ways;
• Capability to thoroughly manage projects in an autonomous way, from the planning phase through to implementation;
• A deep, working understanding and continuous learning mindset of the opportunities and trends associated with the people agenda regarding Learning & Development and Change Management.
• A desire to help us grow and build our team footprint;
• Ability and willingness to work in a warm team with high focus on trust and respect;
• Curious and innovative nature which strives to solve client problems in innovative ways;
• Capability to thoroughly manage projects in an autonomous way, from the planning phase through to implementation;
• A deep, working understanding and continuous learning mindset of the opportunities and trends associated with the HR, Culture, Learning and Leadership.

Your Profile

You have:

• You have min. 3-4 years of demonstrated work experience in consulting or complex project management.
• Master degree in economics or people related education such as: business engineering, business administration, applied economics, human resources, psychology.
• Knowledge and expertise in HR, Cultural development, Leadership and Learning.
• Knowledge or at least a strong curiosity in innovative solutions such as AI, Machine learning, VR etc.
• Relevant consultancy experience, working in a Big 4, a global management consultancy firm, niche organizational strategy houses or boutique consultancy firm.
• A never-ending passion for the people agenda in organizations.
• Proactive, client-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration abilities in working together with a team.
• Growth mindset.
• Eager to learn.
• Flexibel.
• You have full working proficiency in English and Dutch (French is preferred but not required).

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers.  Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most. 
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.  
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.  
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.
• Best Workplace – You will be part of the 2023 number one rated Best Workplace (Great Place to Work).

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond