EY Director-Talent-Chief Wellbeing officer 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

543467796

Essential Functions of the job

• Well-being and Employee Experience Strategy
• Develop and execute a holistic well-being strategy that supports physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being across all levels of the organization.
• Ensuring well-being initiatives such as “Thrive Time” deliver exceptional employee experience, well-being, engagement, belonging and workload optimization to help employees balance their lives.
• Purpose Alignment
• Develop frameworks to help employees discover and align their individual purpose with EY’s organizational purpose.
• Lead programs and communications that connect employees’ day-to-day work to the firm’s vision and values, inspiring a sense of fulfilment and belonging.
• Integrate EY Ripples into the well-being strategy to amplify the impact of purpose-driven volunteering on employees and communities.
• Enhance communication & Belonging
• Design effective channels of communication to enhance connect & belonging.
• Develop and implement “Counselling Families” as a channel for high touch leadership connect.
• Work with communications team to ensure employee-oriented talent messaging.

Exceptional Employee Experience

• Drive strategies that provide a seamless and extraordinary employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Analyse and action on employee satisfaction surveys feedback and ensure action planning in concern areas,

Sunshine Clubs and Passion Programs

• Promote and expand EY’s Sunshine Clubs, enabling employees to pursue their passions in areas like arts, sports, fitness, and hobbies.
• Foster engagement through club activities that build camaraderie, spark creativity, and support holistic well-being.

Leadership Behaviours and Guardrails

• Define and champion behavioural guardrails for managers to deliver supportive, respectful, and empowering leadership experiences.
• Equip managers with tools, training, and resources to foster trust, engagement, and positive team dynamics.
• Partner with Talent Team to monitor and enhance employee-manager interactions, ensuring alignment with EY’s values and leadership principles.

Fatigue and Resilience Management

• Proactively address employee fatigue and burnout through initiatives that improve workload management and resilience.
• Implement systems to monitor Vitality index, identify hotspots, and recommend targeted interventions.
• Promote a culture of thriving through awareness campaigns, well-being resources, and sustainable working practices.

Collaboration and Influence

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, embedding well-being, purpose alignment, and exceptional employee experience into organizational decision-making.
• Collaborate with talent, business leaders, and operations teams to integrate well-being initiatives into the firm’s broader talent strategies.
• Represent EY in external forums, positioning the firm as a leader in workplace well-being and exceptional employee experience.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

• Problem solving will be crucial for this role to effectively address and overcome challenges related to employee wellness.
• Analytical thinking- to analyze health and wellbeing related data/ stats, related ExEx scores and employee pulse to identify trends and issues.
• Decision-Making: Making informed decisions about wellness strategies.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology or Business Administration.
• 18+ years of experience in employee engagement or HR leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success in purpose-driven initiatives, employee engagement programs, or large-scale cultural transformation.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Proven ability to design and execute well-being strategies that align with organizational purpose and values.
• Strong expertise in managing large-scale cultural transformation and fostering meaningful employee experiences.
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills to drive engagement across diverse teams and geographies.
• Experience in employee engagement frameworks, purpose alignment strategies, and workload optimization initiatives.
• A creative and innovative mindset to lead passion-driven initiatives like Sunshine Clubs and volunteering programs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.