Senior Consultant - Hr Systems Implementation - Digital Workforce Transformation [Ernst & Young]

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.

EY's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, advisory, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Our People Advisory Services professionals assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change. This may include the identification and management of stakeholders, leadership development, organizational design, training, cultural assessment and development, talent management, workforce strategies, and planning and executing key communications.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our rapidly growing Systems practice in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• 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. Develop relationships with other Ernst & Young team members across all practices to serve client needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex HR technology and implementation concepts. Lead client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services. Develop and successfully manage to project budget.
• Develop people. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/training. Foster an innovative and team-oriented work environment.
• Deliver quality services. Value and model excellent client service by establishing goals and implementation plans to achieve high quality deliverables within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk and confirm key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

To Qualify, Candidates Must Have

• Work collaboratively in a team environment (knows when to lead and when to follow)
• Support or lead business process design, enhancements
• Approximately 2 – 3 years Consulting experience
• Ability to work through a problem with limited information. Demonstrates an approach to take a problem or situation to the next steps.
• Willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 30%
• Ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges
• Strong work ethic
• Business analytical skills – make observations, anticipate client and management needs or expectations
• Project management experience
• Flexibility and ability to travel
• Understand end to end life-cycle
• Comfortable with ambiguity and finding creative approaches to take the next step
• High level of motivation and a self starting attitude
• A related bachelor's degree
• Work with clients on solution gap opportunity analysis/recommendations
• 2 - 5 years project implementation experience
• Participate and/or lead client discussions – requirements gathering, user stories/test scenario creation, solution configuration, lead/support testing and drive deployment
• Problem solving skills
• Team / work engagement – dealing with varying team /stakeholder environment, knowing importance of different communication styles and messaging based on different stakeholders
• Demonstrates curiosity; to understand how and why a problem or issue exists
• HCM / HR technology knowledge and implementation experience ideal
• Excellent oral and written communication skills , including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, etc…

What We Look For

We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We're looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world's leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What Working At EY Offers

At 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. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

Plus, We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

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Diversity 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. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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