GDS Consulting | Organizational Development Senior Associate

The opportunity

We are looking for Senior Consultant (Senior) with expertise in Organization and Workforce transformation to join the PC team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading global professional services Organization whilst being instrumental in growth of the PC team.

Organization and Workforce Transformation comprises of professionals who provides service offerings corresponding to Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Leadership and Culture. Apart from project delivery, we support all aspects of Business Development work, PoV development, proposals and market research that comes under the purview of OWT

Your Key Responsibilities:
• Leverage experience in Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Leadership & Culture and Talent Management to deliver workforce transformation projects for global clients in collaboration with various parts of the GDS organization and other EY member firms
• Provide support in capturing industry thought leadership, organisation / process metrics benchmarking to create outstanding deliverables
• Follow a robust internal review process to ensure high quality deliverables and excellent feedback from the client and global project counterparts
• Build strong relations and drive effective communication with client and project team counterparts across global locations.
• Support development of thought leadership, collateral, tools, techniques, methodologies to broaden capability offerings within the practice and enhance GDS awareness across the firm.

Skills and attributes for success:

• High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
• High energy levels, agility and adaptability
• Open to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines

To qualify for the role, you must have
• 6-9 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Organization design, Workforce planning, and Talent management
• Master’s degree in HR or similar full time MBA/EMBA
• Experience of working in a consulting environment on global client projects
• Experience in developing PoVs, sales proposals under Organization Design and Talent Management areas
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to advise, challenge and influence clients

Ideally, you’ll also have
• Experience in consulting for global Organizations, across industry in the areas of
o Organization Design
o Workforce planning and restructuring
o Talent Management
o Leadership and Culture Assessment
• Experience in providing solutions to clients in Organization design and driving decision making on talent management and planning
• Experience in determining Key People Metrics by analysing data sets & identifying trends
• Preferred experience in project management, tracking, benefits reporting and stakeholder management
• Preferred experience in Organizational change management and training
• Working knowledge of HR systems and other cloud/ ERP technologies

What we look for
• Professionals who are independent, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented and able to provide a high level of customer satisfaction through the delivery of world-class support services. Apart from day-to-day activities, the candidate is expected to be involved in strategic planning to grow the team.
• Technical experts with commercial acumen, relevant experiences and high degree of enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving environment
• Professionals who are willing to work in an environment of continual professional development, drive to take on new responsibilities and projects and work experiences with clients across geographies

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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.