Americas Consulting Talent Leader

at EY in Springfield, Illinois, United States

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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

In Americas Consulting, we have more than 25,000 employees across US, Canada, Israel and LATAM, coming together to achieve Consulting’s purpose of building a better working world and becoming the world’s leading transformation consultants. We function with a global mindset and collaborative culture to generate long-term value for our clients. Together, we help clients realize their purpose by understanding their needs, asking better questions and co-creating innovative answers.

The opportunity

As our Americas Consulting Talent Leader you’ll embody a visionary approach and provide strategic leadership for people-centered initiatives. Serving as a strategic business partner and trusted consultant, you will work closely with senior business leaders, contribute robust insights, and guide them on critical people-focused matters. You’ll strategically partner with recruiting, workforce planning, compensation, promotion, learning and development processes to drive talent initiatives across Americas Consulting practice. As we are committed to fostering a culture of growth, opportunity, and respect, you’ll be responsible for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion throughout Americas Consulting practice.

Your key responsibilities

+ Translating business plans into strategic Human Resource (HR) initiatives through consultation and relationships with business leaders

+ Proactively providing counsel and guidance prior to business decisions being made. Establishing and leveraging relationships to achieve goals and results.

+ Responsible for hiring, managing and guiding own specific Talent Team staff members

+ Developing, managing and operating within approved budget

+ Handling/resolving the high risk, complex employee relations issues (including but not limited to terminations of senior employees/executives/directors)

+ Ensuring high quality execution of significant HR processes across all Consulting including but not limited to: compensation, performance management, career development, etc.

+ Initiating change management initiatives and leading constituents through significant change

+ Developing and implementing a comprehensive diverse workforce plan that supports HR initiatives in alignment with business objectives

+ Advising on organizational restructuring, staffing, leadership assessments or other key HR business initiatives

+ Identifying and communicating HR priorities for Americas Consulting to Centers of Expertise (COE) and other ATT leaders to make certain projects and initiatives that come out of those groups are meeting the business needs

+ Advising and consulting with COE and other ATT teams and coordinates customization; collaborates with COEs on design and implementation

Skills and attributes for success

+ Strong business acumen with ability to translate business strategies into actionable HR initiatives that support and drive business goals

+ Having a comprehensive and wide breadth of knowledge across all HR functions

+ Staying informed on best practices and emerging HR trends and technologies.

+ Proven record of leading and inspiring teams

+ Ability to make informed and insightful decisions that positively influence the business and its employees

+ Persuasive communication skills, with the ability to build robust relationships with business leaders, HR teams, and employees across all levels of the organization

+ Demonstrated ability to approach complex, high-risk employee relations issues with sensitivity, discretion, and fairness. Must be able to devise effective solutions to tackle HR challenges.

+ Experience in leading an organization through significant changes and a proven ability to manage and implement major change initiatives

+ Proficient in using data and analytics to derive insights and inform HR strategies

+ Proven ability to manage budgets effectively, being responsible for the financial performance of HR operations.

To qualify you must have

+ Bachelor’s degree and/ or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred

+ A minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience

+ Experience within professional services or large complex matrix organization

+ Society for Human Resource Certification (SHRM) or Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) certification (preferred not required)

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $291,400 to $577,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $349,700 to $655,700. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

+ 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY 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.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, sel