Senior Hr Generalist (Senior Talent Consultant) - 12 Month Contract [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.

The opportunity

Under the supervision of the service line Talent Director, the Senior HR Generalist (known internally as Associate Director, Talent Consultant) acts as a strategic advisor and collaborates with key business leaders on people issues and provides vision, strategic direction, and sponsorship for talent initiatives for a particular service line/area. The incumbent teams with talent CoEs and other HR Generalists (Talent Consultants) to ensure effective support for a particular service line/area.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Executes major talent processes including compensation planning, performance management, talent development, onboarding / integration, workforce planning and employee engagement strategies across a practice area
• Acts as a resource to direct reports around challenging/complex work matters, provides career development/coaching as counsellor to select Talent Consultants
• Coordinates with Learning leader and Development Consultants on L&D program implementation
• Serves as the first point of contact on employee relations issues; manages/handles issues as appropriate (communicating with Talent Team, GCO and practice leadership); escalates issues, as needed
• Coordinates and communicates extensively with Market, Sub Service Line and Competency leaders to design and deliver talent initiatives; provide coaching and guidance to support Consulting's strategic growth agenda
• Works closely with Recruitment, Experience Management, and practice leadership to deliver effectively against the workforce plan
• Utilizes solid understanding of the firm's tools, processes, protocols, and service line knowledge to either make or provide recommendation on decisions relative to specific ongoing talent functions and unique projects and initiatives
• Serves as first point of contact for senior leaders in select practices/areas in all talent matters
• Leads all aspects of program design, planning, and implementation of one or more national talent programs across Consulting service line, working closely with the Talent team and the practice. Examples may include performance management, People Pulse/employee engagement, retention strategies, Next Wave Careers, Counselling Circle strategy etc.
• Coordinates with Talent Shared Services/HR enablement to ensure proper handling of administrative issues and needs.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Acts as project manager for large projects or directs many activities of a major staff function
• Ability to network, utilize and leverage internal subject matter experts and resources
• Is highly seasoned and recognized for their expertise within and outside their business unit,
• Understanding of internal practices and procedure

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience across a diverse set of HR responsibilities for a large business unit or practice
• Detailed knowledge of HR laws and practices and ability to apply law in various situations
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.
• 10+ years related experience
• Experience leading discussions with senior leaders around key talent matters

What 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. Plus, we offer:

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

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

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. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the LGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives 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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