People Advisory Services – Workforce Advisory- HR M&A Transactions– Senior

Job description

Managing global workforces is increasingly complex. People Advisory Services (PAS) builds and improves organizational and individual performance, delivering a highly complex and challenging mission, especially in an ever changing working environment.  As a member of PAS you'll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment. When you join us you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies and have the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want.

The Opportunity

We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise industry leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever changing workforce and evolving business landscape.  Whether your passion is devising and driving large scale change strategies, organizational design or transforming HR organizations, we cultivate innovation and purpose.  You will find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative

Key Responsibilities

You'll engage and build relationships with colleagues and clients, while advising key stakeholders.  You will also work collaboratively to deliver innovative and insightful, yet practical solutions for a range of challenges, simple and complex, by designing change management strategies and approaches.  For those with an HR focus, you'll have the opportunity to design and implement HR operating models and organizational structures, improve HR process efficiency, manage people risks, and advise organizations on a range of people-related challenges.
 
Skills and Attributes for success

Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to client facing and internal initiative teams include:
·  Demonstrate technical competence in our key capabilities and take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges
·  Contribute to generate profitable revenue by identifying additional engagement opportunities and building lasting relationships with clients
·  Support and lead certain engagement activities from planning through to implementation including identifying and helping manage any potential issues and risks during a client assignment
·  Influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions
·  Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
·  Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential clients
To qualify for the role, you must have:
·  Relevant professional service experience, with a global management consultancy firm, or niche consultancy in which you gained exposure to a large-scale project(s)
·  Between 3-5 years of prior experience in Change Management, Organizational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policies, with success in current job applying one or more of these capabilities
·  Have a primary degree and relevant post-graduate qualification
·  Ability to travel regularly
If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, give you opportunities to grow and encourage you to own your career, this role is for you.

Ideally, you'll also have
·  Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

What we look for

We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy.  Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances.  If you are someone who has an appetite to stay abreast of current business and industry trends, develop in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge and demonstrate the ability to assimilate new knowledge, then this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, unlimited vacation days and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
·  The opportunity to manage a portfolio of talent within a designated service line
·  A collaborative environment where everyone works together to create a better working world
·  Excellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job training
·  An excellent team of senior mentors and colleagues, dedicated to managing and varying your workload
About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.   

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

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.