Your key responsibilities
As an HR Business Partner (Lead Talent Consultant) at EY, you will play a pivotal role in aligning our human resources strategy with the business objectives of the Consulting Service Line. You will be responsible for driving talent management initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring that our people strategies support the growth and success of the organization. Other key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with business leaders to understand their talent needs and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
- Provide expert HR guidance and support to managers and employees on a range of HR issues, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement programs.
- Analyze workforce data and metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Partner with the recruitment team to ensure a robust talent pipeline for Consulting SL.
- Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a more inclusive workplace.
- Support change management efforts and help facilitate organizational transformation.
- Stay updated on HR best practices and industry trends to ensure EY remains a competitive employer.
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
- 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
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or HR certification is a plus.
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role, preferably within a consulting or professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment.
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 business units. You will also have experience in talent development, performance management and workforce planning.