People Consulting - Experienced Associate/ Senior Associate

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Learning

Flexible career pathways

Mentorship & global networks

Inclusive culture

Job summary

EY Malaysia's People Consulting practice is hiring Experienced Associate/Senior Associate to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. You will work with local and global clients on complex, people-driven transformation initiatives, shaping future-ready organisations and HR strategies.

As part of the team, you will support delivery of workstreams, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help identify risks while delivering compelling client propositions and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, psychology, management, or related discipline.
• Associate: 1-2 years of relevant HR projects or consulting experience; Senior Associate: 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in client-facing environments such as Big 4, global consultancies, or in-house transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of workstreams or projects through analysis, research, planning, reporting and documentation
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to contribute to client deliverables, proposals, and presentations
• Assist in identifying risks and recommending, implementing and monitoring mitigation actions
• Actively participate in internal initiatives and knowledge sharing
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, psychology, management, or related discipline

Job description

People Consulting - Experienced Associate/ Senior Associate

About the job

At EY, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career as unique as you are — backed by the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology to become the best version of yourself. We believe your career should be yours to shape, and we’ll provide the tools, development, and experiences to help you thrive. Our global network, local empowerment, and relentless focus on high-impact markets mean you’ll collaborate with people from across geographies and industries — driving real change.

The Opportunity

People Consulting puts Humans@Centre of transformation. We help organisations unlock workforce potential and deliver the people agenda behind business strategy. As a PC team member, you will work with local and global clients on complex, people-driven transformation initiatives — shaping the future of organizations, industries, and Malaysia.

We are hiring professionals from Associate to Senior Manager level to join our People Consulting practice, supporting our transformative solutions:

• Organization Transformation - Shape future-ready organisations by redesigning structures, roles, and workforce plans aligned to business strategy


• Talent Transformation and Learning Solution - Define future skills and talent strategies, build capabilities through targeted learning, academies, and development programmes


• HR Transformation - Redesign HR operating models, processes, and policies, enabled by technology


• Future of Work (AI and Digital Transformation) - Reimagine how humans and technology work together, and prepare the workforce for emerging capabilities


• Change Management - Drive adoption and sustain behavior change across transformation initiatives to embed new ways of working, technologies

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Associate / Senior Associate / Assistant Manager:

• Support the delivery of workstreams or projects through analysis, research, planning, reporting and documentation


• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to contribute to client deliverables, proposals, and presentations


• Assist in identifying risks and recommending, implementing and monitoring mitigation actions


• Actively participate in internal initiatives and knowledge sharing


• Skills And Attributes for Success


• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have;

• A bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Psychology, Management, or related discipline


• Associate: 1-2 years of relevant experience in HR projects or consulting, organisation development, talent management, change management, future skills, or similar areas


• Senior Associate: 2-3 years of relevant experience in HR projects or consulting, organisation development, talent management, change management, or similar areas


• Exposure to client-facing environments such as Big 4, global consultancies, or in-house roles leading transformation initiatives

What We Look For:

We’re seeking purpose-driven individuals with strong consulting instincts, curiosity, and a desire to create lasting value for clients. Whether you’re building on technical HR foundations or leading large transformation efforts, your voice and perspective are vital to our team’s growth. If you’re ready to embrace change, work collaboratively, and grow as a trusted advisor — this is the opportunity for you.

What Working At EY Offers:

• Continuous Learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate what’s next


• Success Your Way: Flexible arrangements and career pathways aligned with your goals


• Transformative Leadership: Gain access to mentorship, coaching, and global networks


• Inclusive Culture: Bring your whole self to work and help others do the same

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you.

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