Senior Consultant - Workforce and HR Transformation, Change Management

Senior Consultant - Workforce and HR Transformation, Change ManagementDate: Oct 2, 2024Requisition ID: 1536992The opportunityWe are seeking a Senior Consultant for our PAS practice. In joining our team, you will gain valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge by working across various capabilities, service offerings, and agencies. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders of major organizations, you will bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise government and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever-changing workforce, and evolving business landscape.Your key responsibilitiesDemonstrate a thorough understanding of the people components of large-scale transformation. Work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, in particular in change and organizational design.Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve high-quality deliverables within expected timeframes, working mostly independently. 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.Flexibility and ability to travel; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30%.Skills and attributes for successWork collaboratively in a team environment (knows when to lead and when to follow).Experience supporting people components of transformation, such as: Change Management, Culture change, operating model and organizational design, strategic workforce planning, learning design, and/or talent management.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt messaging and style to suit the needs of different audiences. Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to design meeting agendas or workshop activities to design creative solutions, build commitment to outcomes, and drive decision making.High level of motivation and a self-starting attitude.Strong work ethic.Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. Fluency in French and English is required.To qualify for the role, you must haveA related bachelor's degree.A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in providing relevant advisory services.PROSCI or other industry standard Change Management Certification considered an asset.Experience in delivering change solutions for all portions of project lifecycles, including Assessment, Design, and Implementation.What we look forWe are interested in professionals who enjoy promoting the people agenda in organizations and change initiatives, bringing people issues and challenges to the forefront. You will need the confidence to keep the people agenda front and center, as well as the interpersonal skills and communications savvy to do this in a way that integrates well with executive priorities and objectives.What we offerAt EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities.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.Diversity and Inclusion at EYDiversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people, and society and build trust in the capital markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr