Partner Affairs - Partner Talent Management & HCM Operations Director

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in talent and development focus on finding, deploying, training and enabling talent through talent identification and enhancing employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. These individuals collaborate with subject matter specialists and project teams to strategize effective ways to locate, assess, educate and train employees, in line with market developments and firm strategy.

As a talent generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive talent support for leaders and guidance for employees, aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Your work will play a crucial role in improving employee retention, development and performance.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity 

As part of the Partner Affairs Policy, Strategy and Leadership team you are expected to drive strategy and execution for the entire partner lifecycle, including partner Human Capital matters and strategic workforce planning and at times, may include performance management, succession planning, talent assessment, and strategic placement. As a Director you are expected to set the strategic direction and lead development efforts. You are expected to make impactful decisions and oversee multiple projects, maintaining executive-level client relations. Translating the vision and inspiring others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving firm strategy and supporting business growth and mentoring the future leaders. You are expected to embody firm culture and behaviors to counsel partners on Human Capital matters and a multitude of partner-specific policies and questions. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment promoting well-being while enhancing client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength. 

Responsibilities 

- Drive strategy and execution of the entire partner lifecycle, including partner Human Capital Matters 

- Promote fairness and equity in policy application 

- Demonstrate care and responsiveness when addressing questions 

- Set strategic direction and lead efforts among multiple functional areas 

- Make impactful decisions across multiple projects 

- Maintain executive-level client relations 

- Mentor and develop future leaders 

- Manage performance management 

- Oversee talent assessment and strategic placement, if needed

What You Must Have 

- High School Diploma 

- 10 years of professional services or PwC experience 

What Sets You Apart 

- Bachelor's Degree preferred 

- Certification in Human Resource (e.g. SHRM, PHR)

- Serving as a trusted business advi