Join EY and build a career tailored to your unique strengths. As a Lead Talent Consultant, you'll thrive in a high-growth environment that values wellbeing, curiosity, and agility. EY GDS is dedicated to fostering inspiring teams and a sense of belonging, with a purpose to build a better working world.

This role offers a rewarding career experience, focusing on supporting the Talent agenda for a business unit. You'll be a key liaison for leadership on talent-related matters, driving engagement initiatives, enhancing workforce capability, and managing talent. A deep understanding of business direction and talent issues is crucial for successful project implementation.

Lead the design and delivery of a sustainable engagement framework for the business unit. Provide essential support to business leaders and counselors in executing engagement initiatives. Cultivate and manage the talent consulting team, maintaining a strong focus on the talent agenda. Proactively identify and address business unit needs and challenges. Serve as a coach to business leaders and managers on people strategy execution. Offer insights on employee relations, complex ER cases, and the people impact of business decisions. Ensure professional and effective delivery of people management and development activities. Execute innovative HR programs and facilitate the successful adoption of special projects. Ensure compliance with local regulations and manage associated risks.

We seek a candidate with 12-15 years of comprehensive HR generalist experience, including performance management and employee relations. Experience in managing and mentoring teams is essential.

A graduate or postgraduate qualification in Business or Human Resources is desirable. Strong business acumen, commercial awareness, and the ability to develop actionable strategic plans are required.

Candidates must demonstrate strong client focus and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels. Proven experience in handling complex employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, and performance management activities, particularly with senior leadership, is crucial.

Ideal candidates will possess a professional accreditation or HR specialization. Experience within a consulting firm or professional services environment, as well as working in cross-border or virtual settings, would be advantageous. We value individuals who are self-starters, independent thinkers, curious, creative, and passionate about continuous learning and collaboration.