Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Assistant Director – Talent HR Enablement (HRE) - Projects, Programs, and Strategic initiatives This role will support some of the key strategic Talent Projects, Programs, and Initiatives across EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS). This role would have the opportunity to lead the EY listening programs at GDS, support program management of the Talent re-imagination programs, driving them to successful closure and ensuring regular updates to the leadership. You will also have an opportunity to create a brand for GDS Talent in various external forums and events.
The opportunity This role will be part of the HRE Centre of Excellence (CoE). In our effort to build a better working world, as a CoE, we work closely with various stakeholders within Service Lines, Enabling Services, Operations & Talent, to drive the critical projects that make huge impact to the Firm. Our stakeholders include leadership at various levels that enable organizational change. As the CoE, we play an important role in bringing best in class Talent re-imagination programs, activate them across the Firm and make change successful. These programs enable positive impact to business and growth to our employees.
Your key responsibilities

• Lead the EY People Survey including design of communication plan, tracking response, and creating awareness for leadership and STCs on upcoming surveys. Build relationships with global counterparts and represent GDS on various meetings on EY Listening agenda. Work on both planned and on-request operations and transactions as they arise for EY listening programs. Partner along with STC leads to track implementation of key identified actions
• Support the program governance and tracking of talent reimagination project reviews with leadership. Adopt innovative and technology solutions to track program success and actions

• Partner with CoE leads to track the goals associated with various talent reimagination projects, highlight challenges and risks proactively to leadership. Negotiate, influence, and hold people who partner in these programs, accountable to timelines and change the approaches, based on lessons learnt
• Lead Talent transitions, strategic initiatives, and cross functional projects, which involves change management and communication planning
• Identify opportunities to represent GDS Talent in Industry forums like SHRM, World HRD etc for awards participation. Continually build relationships with key external contacts for external events, awards etc.
• Own the central talent repository for process documents, reporting, Talent Sharepoint etc. Identify opportunities for HR operational excellence leveraging technology including transformation of Talent Sharepoint to increase usage, strengthen talent digital asset library etc.
• Monitor the Talent communications and manage the central Talent mailboxes

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong HR domain knowledge
• Program and Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Global Mindset
• Influencing and Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal Skills & Relationship Management
• Change Management, Adaptability and Agility
• Innovative mindset and ability to relevant models suiting to the context
• Strong Communication skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Overall experience in HR/Talent for a minimum of 9+ years and experience in managing and leading talent programs/ projects for at least 2 years.
• Having worked in large organization to drive change related to talent program, projects, or initiatives.
• Have the required background and experience in complex program and project management
• Preferred to have a basic understanding of MS Sharepoint
• Experience in working with various stakeholders and cultural intelligence to work with a wide range of people from different background, geographies, countries etc.
• Ability to lead teams and influence teams that may not be positionally working with the person.

What we look for A person who has the energy and enthusiasm to create change with the right intentions. Demonstrates passion to make a difference to the bigger picture. Solution oriented and does not hesitate to ask questions to solve creatively. Authentic, approachable and can bring a team together to move towards the vision ahead, together
What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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