EY People Advisory Services - Workforce Manager Halifax 

Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax 

874607159

Your key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex change concepts. Lead client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services. Develop and successfully manage to project budget.
• Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve a high quality deliverables and within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Focus on deliverables and client business priorities. Manage expectations of service. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends.
• Develop people. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/training. Foster an innovative and team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep up-to-date with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Generate new business opportunities. Understand Ernst & Young and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with other Ernst & Young team members across all practices to serve client needs.
• Flexibility and ability to travel; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30%

Skills and attributes for success

• Work collaboratively in a team environment (knows when to lead and when to follow)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills , including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, etc…
• High level of motivation and a self starting attitude
• Ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges
• Srong work ethic

To qualify for the role you must have

• A related bachelor's degree
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in providing advisory services in a number of the following change enablement areas: Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Communications, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, Training, Governance, Workforce Strategies, Human Resources Transformation, Talent Management and Culture
• Experience in delivering projects that cover the full life-cycle of Assessment, Design and Implementation support
• Project management experience

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 offer

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 allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning 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