Performance Management Consultant (APAC) - Assistant Director

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The opportunity

This role is responsible for managing implementation of performance management solutions/LEAD according to the agreed timeline, process and standards. It will work to coordinate LEAD deployment cycles, working closely with colleagues in Region Talent teams, managing and maintaining relationships to enable execution and will resolve or escalate issues as they arise. As required, it will work to gather feedback from Regions to enable continuous improvement of performance management/LEAD solution and delivery methods.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understand and support execution of the agreed Performance Management and LEAD service strategy
• Understand agreed performance management/LEAD processes and standards necessary to ensure effective deployment
• Manage/coordinate the delivery of LEAD cycles to ensure the effective deployment of the LEAD solution. Work closely with Region Talent teams to ensure effective delivery at local level and to resolve or escalate issues as they arise
• Work to manage and maintain strong connections with Region Talent teams (manage 1-2-1 discussions and/or Region networks)
• Work with Region TD specialists to capture structured feedback on performance management/LEAD cycle delivery. Capture, present and discuss opportunities for continuous improvement with TD colleagues in the Executive
• Work with Talent colleagues to monitor the effectiveness of performance management/LEAD solution and delivery. Manage and communicate agreed improvements to the process, standards and tools
• Where required propose new solutions or define changes/improvements to existing services and solutions.
• As required, work to customize/develop performance management/LEAD documentation provided by Talent Development colleagues (as required) to clearly communication LEAD processes and policies to Regions/SLs
• Have understanding and help communicate the link between LEAD and the EY Global Career Framework
• As required, monitor external trends and best practices in Talent Development and Performance Management, consider and propose ways to optimize the service or efficiency of service delivery
• Where required, work flexibly as part of project teams/squads as a subject matter expert (SMR). Provide technical insights and knowledge to ensure the effective design and implementation of new or improved Talent solutions
  
  

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Decisions relating to management and coordination of LEAD cycle delivery (start, middle and year end)
• Gather and analyze feedback and other data/information to monitor and assess service performance. Highlight opportunities for improvement
• Analyze and leverage market and business insights to provide input to the development of the Talent Development service strategy and solutions
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Talent processes - strong knowledge of Talent Development, performance management and LEAD processes
• Talent strategies – knowledge and interest in Talent strategy, trends, leading practices, services and solutions
• Leadership - ability to participate effectively in virtual teams and networks across diverse and dispersed geographies
• Teaming - collaborate effectively across talent ecosystem at Executive and Region level
• Communication – ability to communicate clearly and succinctly across EY to ensure processes, ways of working and standards are understood
• Organizational skills and attention to detail - the ability to operate to a clear process/plan, within budget and effective time frames
• Research - analytical skills to track and interpret trending directions for specialism and identify potential future options
  
  

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Talent colleagues (Global, Region and HRS) to manage deployment of LEAD, monitor performance and ensure effective feedback to drive improvement
• Proactively participate in meetings to ensure effective execution of Talent function strategy and associated processes
• As allocated, conduct analysis or research to resolve issues and propose solutions to improve LEAD performance
• Help to establish, prepare and optimise meetings and networks with global and Region Talent teams to communicate changes to strategy or solutions, share best practices and capture needs across the firm
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Due to global nature of the role; travel and willingness to work alternative hours will be required
• Due to global nature of the role; English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication will be required
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience in a closely related Talent role bringing insights and experience of service design and delivery
• Demonstrable experience of collaborating with Talent or business colleagues across geographies to deploy an agreed Talent service and resolve issues effectively
• Strong experience of working effectively in globally dispersed teams to enhance services, frameworks, processes and standards
• Demonstrable experience of working in a central team to manage networks and of sharing insights and best practices to help enhance service delivery and performance at a local level
• Demonstrable experience of working flexibly as part of a project team/squad to providing subject matter expertise and ensure the effective design and quality of service solutions
• Demonstrable experience of working in fast-paced, ambiguous, stressful environments to deliver required results
  
  

Education:

• Educated to degree level
  
  

Certification Requirements:

• Higher professional or masters qualification in a related discipline is preferred, not required
• Active membership in related professional bodies or industry groups is preferred, not required
  
  

What Working For EY Offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer;

• 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.
  
  

Note:

This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions and functions may vary depending on the particular geographic location of the job and/or the manager. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

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

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