EY People Consulting Manager - OD Change Talent 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

241239735

People Consulting – Manager

In joining EY, you will gain access to valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge and thought leadership by working across capabilities, service offerings, sectors and geographies. Whenever you join, and no matter how long your stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in human resources, organizational development, and change management. As a Manager in People Consulting, you will lead a team of consultants to deliver innovative solutions that enhance organizational performance, drive employee engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop tailored strategies that align with their business objectives.

Key responsibilities include project management, client relationship management, and providing thought leadership in the areas of talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning.

Client Engagement:

Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Human Capital Strategy:

Provide expert advice on the Human Capital value chain, including Total Reward, Organisation Design, Change Management, Talent Management, HR Technology, Learning and Development, and Transactions.

Project Management:

Lead and manage multiple engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Thought Leadership:

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in human capital management.

Prepare proposals and presentations to win new engagements.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure all consulting activities comply with EY’s policies and regulatory requirements.

Identify and mitigate risks associated with human capital projects.

You will be a key resource on business transformation projects. In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, analyse complex problems and deliver insightful solutions, while also managing resources to deliver on the project objectives. You will also be expected to have advanced written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be able to engage in critical thinking, take initiative, and be able to quickly integrate into new teams and rapidly establish relationships both internally and externally.

Key Competencies

• technical competence in our core Human Capital capabilities and take a practical / business-driven approach to solving complex client challenges
• Stay up to date with key technical and functional skills, as well as industry trends
• Ability to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for any major change initiatives and/or decisions
• Be able to remain calm and composed in stressful situations
• Be proactive and take initiative
• Be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, embrace uncertainty and adapt swiftly to changing situations
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Tertiary Requirements

• Completed B. Degree previous Consulting experience and/or experience in large-scale projects
• At least 7 to 10 years’ experience in our core competency areas across the Human Capital value chain (Organisation Design, Total Reward, Change Management, Talent Management, HR Technology, Learning and Transactions)
• Manager Experience 10 years
• Senior Manager experience 15 years plus years’ experience
• AM experience 3-5 years