People Consultant, FSO — Associate Director

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Our 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. We strive to help all of our people achieve both 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. Recognized by organizations such as Fortune, Working Mother, and Training magazine, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.
Job Description:
The People Consultant serves as the first point of contact for the firm’s employees and leaders in a national practice(s), supporting the Financial Services Office. Possesses deep understanding of the business directions/needs of the practices/area; and knows the firm’s people and people issues. The People Consultant helps to ensure successful implementation of key, high-touch people processes and initiatives, in line with business strategies. Responsibilities Serves as the first point of contact for employees and leaders in a national advisory practice supporting the Financial Services Office. Serves as key contact for business leaders and communicates with geographic and product leaders to achieve the best possible results for employees in the practice(s). In coordination with the Lead People Consultant and People Team Leader: Help to execute compensation processes, including: merit increases, compensation adjustments, and variable pay awards. Support People Development processes, including: Onboarding; Performance management: including goal setting, mid year and annual reviews; Career development/mapping, coaching and mentoring; Integration of processes and programs; Promotions; Exit interviews including referral for outplacement counseling, if appropriate; and terminations, including managing litigation risks. Develops, with the business leaders, the annual people plan for the practices. This included determining recruitment neeeds as well as estimates of separations. Serve as the first point of contact on employee relations issues, manage/handle issues as appropriate and escalate issues, as needed, to Lead People Consultant and People Team Leader. Coordinate with the firm’s Recruiting & Lifelong Relationships group to facilitate offer terms. Coordiantes with Learning Manager to ensure learning needs are being met. Coordinate with Development Consultants on program implementation (such as People Surveys). Coordinate with the firm’s People Services staff to ensure proper handling of administrative issues and needs. Work independently on non-recurring projects with limitied direction. Receives general direction rather than supervision. Work is reviewd only for results obtained. May have responsibility for more junior People Consultants.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Minimum of 10 years of related work experience, preferrably in professional services or financial services environment. detailed knowledge of HR policies, procedures and processes. general knowledge of HR law and practices knowledge of orientation programs the ability to identify and use internal resources possesses deep knowledge in own area of expertise and usually accomplishes work through others. Often acts as a project manager for larger projects. generally has either national scope for a narrow single function or sub-function or area/BU scope for more diverse functions. is highly seasoned and recognized for their expertise within and outside of their business unit. "At the table" with management when key business issues are discussed affecting their employee population. Almost always have diverse HR responsibilities for a large business unit or practice. has customer focus, facilitation, conflict management, supporting and leading change, listening and responding, interpersonal skills, influencing, negotiation and project management. Some travel may be required.