Assistant Manager-Consulting Talent Consultant

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Lead Talent Consultant- Assistant DirectorIf you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career experience as a Lead Talent Consultant in a high-growth organization, we have a role here. In EY GDS we value wellbeing, curiosity and agility as an individual. We create teams of inspiring, teaming and belonging. We care for our business, society and client. Our purpose is building a better working world. Does that resonate with you? We look forward to working with you.The opportunityYou will be responsible for supporting the Talent agenda for a business unit in EY GDS and will be the key point of contact for leadership on a range of talent related matters. You will drive and implement the engagement agenda, work closely with other members of the team to providing change leadership, increase workforce capability and talent management. You will build a deep understanding of business unit direction and Talent related topics/issues to ensure successful implementation of key projects and processes.You will need to be collaborative, influential and work across functions to execute on attracting, assimilating, developing, engaging and retaining key talent. You will drive project management for various HR initiatives, including Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent transformation, Talent Development and Reward & Recognition etc.Your Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Strategic Talent Consultant in designing a sustainable and scalable engagement framework for the business unit and take ownership for the deliveryProvide support to the business leaders and counsellors in the implementation of engagement initiatives across the business unitResponsible for building, developing and managing other members of the talent consulting team, ensuring continued focus on the talent agendaAnticipate issues and needs within the business unit and address these effectivelyAct as a coach to business leader/managers in relation to delivering the people strategy agendaProvide insight on people issues, particularly ER cases within business unit, provide a robust point of view on business decisions and their impact upon peopleEnsure that all necessary people management and development activity required to support the business unit is delivered in the most professional and effective mannerExecute innovative HR programsFacilitate change and support the implementation and successful adoption of special projects and initiatives in the business unit, for example: Performance Management, Talent transformation, Talent Development and Reward exercisesEnsure compliance to local regulations and manage risks (e.g. performance management risk)Skills And Attributes For SuccessStrong business acumen and commercial awareness, ability to develop clear, actionable plans in support of an overall business unit strategyStrong client focus with the ability to build good relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organisation at all levelsStrong Employee Relations experience of complex disciplinary, grievance and performance management activities especially with employees in senior management/leadership levelMotivate team members through effective monitoring, coaching, counselling and providing a positive working environmentDevelop strong relationship with other Talent Centre of Excellence teams to ensure that centrally developed products and initiatives meet the requirements of the business unitAbility to work with ambiguity and build consensus across diverse, often global, groupsTo qualify for the role, you must haveGraduate or a post graduate qualification in a Business or Human Resource discipline is desirable.12 -15 years of proven HR generalist experience (e.g. performance management, employee relations)Experience in managing and mentoring teamsIdeally, you’ll also haveA professional accreditation or HR specialization certificationExperience working in a consulting organization or in a similar professional services environmentExperience of working in a cross-border, virtual environment would be beneficialWhat We Look ForBe an enabler of high-performance Talent team.Keen interest to invest time for self-learning, seeking opportunities to work on cross-functional HR projectsWorking collaboratively in a team environmentA self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with desire and passionWhat We OfferEY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY 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.EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.