Talent Consultant - Assistant Director - EY Global Delivery Services

Job description

Talent Consultant, Assistant Director Everything we do for our clients comes down to having the right business and technical knowledge and experience for every occasion. Naturally, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes to make that happen, and our colleagues across the business look to our Talent team to ensure that everything runs seamlessly. As a Talent Consultant, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping shape and drive the talent agenda across key areas of the business. You’ll partner with a diverse network of stakeholders to deliver strategic talent solutions that support business priorities, leadership effectiveness and workforce development. We’re focused on developing the leaders who will support us in building a better working world, and you’ll have the opportunity to influence meaningful people decisions while helping drive organizational success. The opportunity Talent continues to play an increasingly strategic role in supporting our business priorities, and this position reflects that evolution. You’ll build strong relationships with leaders across the organization, providing guidance, insights and recommendations on a broad range of talent matters. This role offers the opportunity to operate with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to address complex people challenges. You’ll help shape talent strategies that enable business objectives, strengthen leadership capabilities and foster an engaging employee experience. As part of a world-class team, you’ll be encouraged to bring fresh perspectives, challenge conventional thinking and contribute innovative ideas that create lasting impact. Your key responsibilities You’ll be responsible for leading and facilitating strategic talent activities for a designated employee population, acting as a primary Talent advisor to business leaders and stakeholders. Working closely with other Talent team members, you’ll implement, execute and influence key Talent programs and processes aligned with the broader Talent agenda, including performance management, compensation, career development and organizational effectiveness initiatives. You’ll provide consultative guidance on employee and leadership-related matters, helping leaders navigate complex situations and make informed talent decisions. You’ll also leverage workforce data and business insights to identify trends, assess organizational needs and recommend solutions that support both people and business priorities. A key aspect of the role will be balancing employee experience considerations with business objectives while exercising sound judgement and strong critical thinking in decision-making. Skills and attributes for success Proven ability to operate independently and manage a diverse portfolio of priorities and projects Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent decisions to business outcomes Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence leaders, challenge constructively and drive change across the organization Proven ability to build credibility and act as a trusted advisor within a complex environment To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Significant experience in Talent Consulting, Human Capital, HR Business Partnering or a related field Experience supporting and advising business leaders on a broad range of talent matters Experience owning and supporting a specific employee population or business area Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Strong command of the English language (written and oral) Cross-border working experience Ideally, you’ll also have Society for Human Resource Management certification Experience working within a professional services industry or complex matrixed environment Experience partnering with senior leaders in strategic talent initiatives and organizational change efforts Financial Services knowledge (e.g., Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance and/or Wealth Management) What we look for We’re interested in highly consultative Talent professionals who combine strong HR expertise with exceptional business partnership skills. Successful candidates will bring a strategic mindset, strong professional judgement and the confidence to challenge assumptions while influencing key talent decisions. You’ll be comfortable operating in complex environments, managing competing priorities and engaging with senior stakeholders on sensitive and impactful people matters. If you are passionate about talent management, thrive in advisory roles and enjoy helping leaders make better business and people decisions, this role is for you.