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Ref: NP946-1043
Job description / Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Advisory Talent Team, providing support to and ensuring efficient delivery of HR services to the business that will enable EY to deliver its strategy. You will work as part of a high performing team with a number of opportunities to develop and enhance your generalist HR skills.
Your key responsibilities
As a talent consultant, you will be responsible for providing consultative support to multiple service lines, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of HR services. You will be involved in discussions with the business to develop the talent agenda based on the business needs and drivers. Other key responsibilities include:
• Proactively monitor Service Line performance, identifying people issues, providing the business with analysis, insights and advice to help drive business performance; coordinate with HR Enablement for any improvements in HR service delivery
• Work closely with the business and Talent Development (EYU) team to support the development of employees within the Service Line
• Obtain feedback regarding effective delivery of HR services to the business and communicate to the HR Enablement team
• Work with the Advisory Talent Team to ensure timely delivery of all key calendar events e.g. quarterly performance reviews, promotions, salary review etc.
• Monitor operational services, provide feedback to the HR Enablement team as required to continuously improve service delivery
• Pro-actively manage activities to reduce under-performance within the Service Line
• Ensure compliance to local regulations and manage risks (e.g. performance management risk)
• Respond to complex and urgent employee queries relevant to the Service Line that have been escalated
• Advise the Service Line on PMDP process and facilitate performance/talent reviews and moderation discussions where necessary
• Support the business in the event of any high potential exits and take pro-active steps along with business to manage such instances
Skills and attributes for success
• Engaging key business stakeholders outside of key meetings, processes and transactions to build open and trusting relationships
• Identifying and driving the sharing of best practices across functions to facilitate continuous improvement, with strong analytical skills
• Commercial and pragmatic approach balanced with a high degree of sensitivity and discretion
• Strong communication whether verbal or written, and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
Requirements
To qualify for the role you must have
• 5-7 years’ experience working in a similar role within a human resource function
• Knowledge of HR systems, basic HR measurement and process improvement preferred
• Deep knowledge of HR policies, processes and talent management practices
Ideally, you’ll also have
• Time and project management skills – able to plan and manage time effectively and flex up and down to deal with key priorities
• CIPD qualification, or will look to pursue the qualification within a year
What we look for
As a trusted advisor to our business/service lines with a strong HR background, you will have the ability to support multiple service lines. You will also have experience in talent development, performance management and workforce planning.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Build your legacy with us.
Apply now.
About the Company
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region