Staffing Advisor

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is looking for a Staffing Advisor to enhance project staffing across the Asia Pacific region. You will have a key role in coordinating talent placements and tracking consultant utilization, while collaborating closely with various teams. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in client services or consulting. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential for success in this vibrant company known for its collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in a client services or consulting environment.
• Prior experience in Talent Management or Human Resources preferred.
• Experience with resource management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the placement of consulting talent across the Asia Pacific region.
• Monitor and manage consultant utilization across the Asia Pacific region.
• Provide clear insights on utilization trends to leadership.
• Work with the Talent Management Central Team to ensure staffing system accuracy.

Skills

Fluency in English (written and verbal)

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data reporting tools

Job description

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across 26 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 4,100+ professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman's thought leadership is evident in our agenda‑setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1000 companies. Please visit our website for more details www.oliverwyman.com

Job overview: PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A RECRUITMENT/TALENT ACQUISITION ROLE

As a Staffing Advisor at Oliver Wyman, you will play an important role in coordinating the placement of consulting talent across the Asia Pacific region. Working closely with Consultants, Talent Managers, and leadership, you will help match the right people to the right projects, balancing both business priorities and individual career development. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in resource management, data analysis, and communication within a vibrant, diverse, and globally recognized consulting firm known for its collaborative culture and innovative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Staffing
  • Participate actively in team staffing calls; drive usage of staffing relevant tools, capture detailed notes, and follow up actions
  • Ensure effective and efficient staffing of consultants to projects, carefully balancing firm priorities with individual preferences and developmental needs
  • Coordinate workflow across the staffing team to maintain smooth operations
  • Raise staffing escalations in a timely manner and support the Regional Head of Staffing and the ACG Talent Managers to identify solutions backed by accurate data
  • Escalate staffing challenges promptly; partner with leadership and talent managers to propose data‑driven solutions.
• Utilization Tracking & Reporting
  • Monitor and manage consultant utilization across the Asia Pacific region proactively
  • Collaborate closely with Talent Analytics and Data teams to develop and maintain staffing reports through Tableau.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in utilization data.
  • Provide clear contextual insights to leadership on utilization trends and staffing initiatives.
  • Support targeted initiatives by partnering regionally and globally across support functions
• Systems Expertise & Support
  • Work with the Talent Management Central Team (TMC) to ensure accuracy of staffing systems, becoming a subject matter expert in Certinia
  • Lead and advocate with staffing input in any system enhancements
• Additional Contributions
  • Provide backup support for TMC and ACG Talent Managers as needed; support staffing related initiatives for the Asia Pacific leadership team
  • Support Asia Pacific leadership with staffing‑related initiatives and projects

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in a fast‑paced client services or consulting environment
• Prior Experience in Talent Management, or Human Resources (including working with a resource management system) preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience with data analysis and reporting

Skills & Attributes

• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse, multicultural teams
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized with a methodical approach to work
• Energetic, creative, and initiative taking with a collaborative team spirit
• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
• Self‑starter who seeks feedback for continuous development
• A self‑starter mentality, with the willingness to seek and incorporate constructive feedback for continuous growth

Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies.

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