Manager- People Consulting - Belfast

EY; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for their People Consulting team. This role offers the chance to engage with clients on transformative projects that shape the future of work. You will leverage your consulting experience to guide organizations through complex changes, focusing on strategic workforce planning and HR transformation. With a commitment to inclusivity and flexibility, this opportunity allows you to develop your career while making a meaningful impact. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Benefits

Pension

Maternity & Paternity leave

Discounted health insurance

Bike to work Scheme

Free online GP consultations

Recognition Awards

Purchase of additional annual leave

Cash incentives for referrals

Hybrid Working

Free Gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with relevant professional experience in consulting.
• Strong analytical skills to deliver practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to drive and evolve their people agenda.
• Manage communications and stakeholders during transformation.

Skills

Organisation Design

Communications and Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Strategic Workforce Planning

HR Transformation and Digital HR

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Relevant tools and methodologies

Job description

People Consulting – Manager

Location: Dublin / Belfast

Business Area: People Consulting

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

People Consulting partners with clients to drive and evolve their people agenda in a rapidly changing global work environment.

Joining the People Consulting team in EY will provide you with the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and complex transformation programmes in Ireland. Our team, in partnership with our clients, seeks to ensure the long-term sustainability and embedding of major organisational transformation programmes.

Our work is varied and challenging; from creating an organisation design that determines effective organisation solutions to embedding cultural and behavioural change across an organisation. We manage communications and stakeholders, plan and implement change journeys and offer an understanding of the HR structures, practices and policies required to support the organisation.

We have a number of exciting, client-facing roles for individuals with demonstrable consulting experience in the following areas:

• Organisation Design
• Communications and Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• HR Transformation and Digital HR

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Be degree qualified and have relevant professional experience; applicants will preferably have prior consulting experience in a client-facing role on large or complex transformation programmes.
• Be experienced in using relevant tools, templates and methodologies.
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
• Have strong personal impact and resilience, and be able to influence clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions.
• Be pragmatic - taking a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical and sustainable solutions.
• Be focused on achieving project/programme goals and objectives.
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers.
• Be experienced in the full project lifecycle from concept through to implementation.
• For Manager+ positions, you must have demonstrable experience structuring and managing projects or programmes of work which meet client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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