HR Manager – Talent Consulting Centre of Excellence (CoE)
We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our Talent Consulting Centre of Excellence (CoE) in London / Birmingham on a 14‑Month Fixed Term Contract.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage portfolios across UK&I Super Region to deliver cyclical HR activities where applicable such as LEAD cycles and HR related initiatives and projects
* Ensure that all necessary activity relating to LEAD cyclical activity, year‑end and pay planning are delivered in the most professional and effective manner ensuring consistency across the region
* Be at the forefront of all the EY automation skill developments, such as GenAI, and identify opportunities to introduce streamlined and digital solutions in how we work as talent team, but also look for opportunities to improve the experience for our leaders and employees.
* Project‑manage the operational elements of Restructuring activity such as TUPE and Redundancy, collaborating with the STC, ER, General Counsel and the business
* Prepare and deliver Talent related briefings and webinars
* Lead or collaborate on service line specific initiatives and enablement projects such as Core HR, flexible working, talent development and DE&I initiatives.
* Field non‑standard queries: e.g., retention bonus negotiations and confirmation, out‑of‑policy exception, sickness exceptions, on behalf of our Service Line Talent Teams
* Liaise with other Talent functions such as ER, D&I, Reward, Enablement, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development etc to enable the business and SL to achieve business, programmes and initiative needs
* Drive automation and efficiencies seeking streamlining and digital solutions where possible
* Manage any emergent priorities such as Covid with short‑notice reactive support
* Engage with Super Region STCs on a regular basis to ensure business needs are met
* Ensure trusted relationships are built with Partners and Senior Managers across service lines
* Collaborate with the Super Region STCs to ensure workflow from service lines to our HR Advisors (HRA) is effectively managed
* Support and counsel HRAs to deliver high quality services to our stakeholders, providing relevant coaching and context to activity requests
* Work with the Talent Analytics team to prepare standard presentations of LEAD results, split by SL/function for e.g. on DE&I proportionality to deploy to relevant STC’s to review accordingly for Service lines
Skills and Attributes for Success
* Ability to effectively manage, lead and deliver on Talent related project activity or workstreams, working with multiple stakeholders, across different SLs
* Current knowledge of Diversity and Inclusiveness practices and thought leadership
* Experience of contributing to business decision making, strategic planning discussions, and operational planning events
* Proven ability to influence at all levels in the organisation, preferably in a professional service environment
* A real interest and understanding of GenAI and other technology that can be used by Talent to create more effective ways of working, such as Microsoft 365
* Resilient, practical and a self‑starter; comfortable with working on own and in teams
* Demonstrates ability to coach and advise partners/directors/senior managers
* Possesses leading edge knowledge of contemporary HR practices
* Proven Employee Relations experience of complex redundancy and TUPE programmes. Knowledge of UK employee legislation
Ideally you’ll also have
* A postgraduate qualification in a Business or Human Resource discipline
What We Look For
* An experienced HR Manager with a proven track record of working in a complex matrix environment
* Occasional travel will be required
What We Offer
* Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
* Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Please Note
Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters!
How to Apply
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Apply now.
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