People Consulting - HR Transformation- Senior Manager-Consulting

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People Consulting – HR Transformation – Senior Manager-Consulting

 

In People Consulting, we deliver long-term value to our clients, people and EY by putting Humans@Center of the Transformation agenda, transforming businesses through the power of people and helping our clients to reimagine their future workforce.

 

With a growing addressable market of $115b+, and a market leading brand, People Consulting has significant opportunity to help our clients address complex issues relating to their people agendas.

 

The opportunity

 

As a Senior Manager in HR Transformation within the People & Behavior discipline, you will be at the forefront of shaping innovative HR strategies that align with our business performance goals. You will be instrumental in transforming HR operations to boost business outcomes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and managing risk within a complex operational environment.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

In this role, you will design and implement visionary HR strategies and solutions, drawing on industry-leading practices. You will manage the effectiveness of HR operations and services, and oversee project delivery, budget implementation, and performance goals. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be crucial for revenue generation and commercial success. You will lead managers across various activities, deeply analyze functions or specializations, and drive innovation and thought leadership. Additionally, you will identify sales opportunities and manage Engagement Economics, including resource planning and budgeting for engagements.

 

• Design and implement HR strategies and solutions
• Manage HR operations and services effectiveness
• Lead project delivery and oversee budget and performance goals

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate leadership in managing complex solutions and projects, ensuring quality and risk management, and building client relations. Regular travel will be required to meet client needs, and you will frequently interact with external clients to manage relationships and lead engagements.

 

• Manage complex solutions and projects
• Ensure quality and risk management
• Build and manage client relations

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• A bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in leading and guiding teams to success
• Previous recent experience in a similar client facing role with a consulting firm
• Proficiency in process optimization and automation
• Expertise in digital strategy development
• Skill in designing HR performance metrics and measuring their impact
• Understanding of the HR technology landscape
• Experience driving HR Strategy and Operating Model design
• Possess knowledge of HR Compliance and Regulation Awareness
• Knowledge of risk management in HR quality and operations
• Ability to analyze organization and workforce dynamics
• Willingness to travel as needed, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment with an average of three (3) days per week at a client site or within an EY office.

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

• Commercial savvy and the ability to manage change effectively
• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow HRSD and/or SuccessFactors
• A commitment to sustainability and creating client trust and value
• Excellent communication skills and adeptness at negotiation and influence
• Sector-specific knowledge

 

What we look for

 

We seek top performers with a strong leadership presence, strategic acumen, and the ability to navigate complex business relations and processes. Candidates should have a depth of experience, specialized technical and business skills, and a track record of driving innovation and operational excellence in HR.

 

 

What we offer you
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