People Consulting - Senior Associate

JOB SUMMARY / KEY PURPOSE

Responsible for supervising teams in the execution of projects and engagements for the People Advisory Services practice. A Senior Associate is expected to conduct the project activities assigned and oversee the work of the project staff to deliver exceptional client service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise the team members in the execution of projects according to the defined approach and methodology with guidance from the Managers

Assist the Managers in project planning and participate proactively in client meetings

Gather and analyze data to understand the organization and functions through interviews, department walkthroughs and workshops with the client counterparts

Conduct research, benchmarks and collection of relevant information and knowledge from available resources to provide value-adding recommendations to the client

Support the preparation, conduct and documentation of project workshops and interactive sessions

Work on tools and platforms like Microsoft Office Suite, Google Forms, OneNote, SharePoint, etc.

Proactively contribute to team deliverables

Maintain active communication with Team Lead, Managers and client counterparts to ensure alignment

Identify and collaboratively resolve project risks and issues

Attend and participate in learning and development, engagement and other enrichment activities

Develop positive relationship with peers, supervisors, and mentors/counselors who can provide advice and support

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

MBA is highly desired

Relevant Experience:

At least four (4) years of relevant, professional experience in any of the following: HR operations, organization development, change management, training and facilitation, HR system implementation

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Certification in HR related disciplines and/or Change Management are highly desired but not required

Competencies

Core:

Professional and positive attitude towards work

Passion for learning and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to quickly learn and apply learning to engagements

Comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to nurturing an environment that respects differences

Adaptable to varying corporate cultures

Strong time management with ability to deliver work within required deadlines

Open to working beyond office hours, as required

Flexible and is willing to work at client sites within or beyond Metro Manila

Receptive to secondment opportunities at other EY offices

Interested and committed to pursuing a long-term career in People Advisory practice

Functional

Communication skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leverages communication skills to effectively engage with client counterparts through structured questioning, proactive listening, and delivery of fact-based findings
• Utilizes graphics and visuals to clearly convey ideas, assessment results and recommendations

Project management skills

• Takes ownership of his/her project assignments and deliverables
• Organizes project activities and schedules in line with the approach and methodology
• Prioritizes project activities especially when deadlines are tight
• Responds promptly to client queries and produce outputs on a timely basis while adhering to quality review procedures

Analytical thinking

• Analyzes complex problems, understand business needs and respond through innovative and practical solutions
• Conducts and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analysis to formulate business impact and recommendations
• Performs HR data analytics (for strategic workforce planning, compensation and benefits analysis and other service offerings)

People Advisory competencies knowledge and/or skills in any of the following:

• Organization review and design
• Strategic workforce planning
• HR transformation
• Change management
• Organization culture development
• HR system implementation
• Talent, performance and rewards management

Success in this role will come to those who are proactive, open to learning, and adaptable to different circumstances. Collaboration and quality-consciousness are key behaviors necessary to deliver high performance in this role.

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