Organization Workforce Transformation - Manager

EY; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in India is seeking a Manager – Organization and Workforce Transformation within its People Consulting team in Kerala. You will lead large-scale transformations spanning workforce strategy, talent management, and Total Rewards, delivering measurable business impact.

You’ll partner with client leaders, design competency frameworks, governance models and workforce analytics to drive organization-wide change and value creation.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR consulting or advisory roles in transformation.
• Understanding of Total Rewards and job evaluation concepts.
• Certifications in HR or psychometric assessments are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale Organization and Workforce Transformation engagements.
• Deliver workforce strategy, talent management, and Total Rewards initiatives.
• Use HR analytics to generate data-driven insights for clients.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to drive adoption.

Skills

People strategy

Workforce planning

Talent management

HR analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

Job Title: Manager – Organization and Workforce Transformation

Business Unit: People Consulting

The Opportunity

At EY, we help clients reimagine the future of work and transform their organizations to drive strategic growth and improved employee experience. As a Manager – Organization and Workforce Transformation within our People Consulting team, you will lead and deliver large-scale transformation initiatives across Workforce Strategy, and Talent Management solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate with senior client stakeholders to design and implement integrated solutions spanning Talent Management Framework, Total Rewards, Leadership Development, Strategic Workforce Planning, and HR analytics. You will play a key role in translating business strategy into actionable workforce and HR interventions that deliver measurable impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead Organization and Workforce Transformation engagements, focusing on people strategy and Talent Management frameworks including competency management, Career Framework, succession planning etc.
• Deliver Total Rewards solutions, including job evaluation, compensation benchmarking, and benefits strategy design.
• Deliver leadership assessment and development programs, including 360-degree assessments and targeted capability-building initiatives.
• Lead Strategic Workforce Planning projects, including demand-supply analysis, scenario planning, and workforce optimization strategies.
• Leverage HR analytics to generate data-driven insights, enabling informed decision-making and improved workforce outcomes.
• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder sessions to drive alignment, co-create solutions, and support transformation adoption.
• Develop thought leadership, point-of-view (PoV) content, and reusable tools/assets to strengthen capabilities and support client solutioning.
• Stay informed on emerging HR trends, tools, and leading practices to enhance solution design and delivery.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Strong understanding of Organization and Workforce Transformation, including People strategy, Workforce planning and Talent Management practices.
• Expertise in Total Rewards, including Job Evaluation, Compensation Benchmarking, and benefits strategy.
• Experience in psychometric assessments, competency frameworks, and talent assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in HR analytics, workforce planning, and data-driven decision-making approaches.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams and meeting timelines.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience in HR consulting, organization and workforce transformation, or related advisory roles.
• Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide Talent Management initiatives.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Prosci, CIPD, SHRM, or psychometric assessment certifications) are an advantage.
• Experience in professional services or global consulting environments is preferred.

Who We Are

At EY, we support you in achieving your unique potential wherever you are in the world - both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal life. At EY, we know it's your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference. For more information, please visit: www.ey.com.

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