HRBP Lead (AC Manila)

PwC Acceleration Center Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Manila seeks a talent generalist to support leaders and guide employees, aligning talent strategies with business objectives. You will help improve retention, development, and performance, while mentoring the next generation of leaders and ensuring PwC's reputation for quality, integrity, inclusion and commercial mindset.

You will collaborate across PwC Network, lead in line with our values, drive change, and promote technological advances to create an environment where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10 years of experience in senior people leadership, talent strategy, or professional services environments.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the people strategy for the Assurance team.
• Cultivate leadership capabilities to enhance workforce performance.
• Drive initiatives that promote business growth and operational excellence.
• Mentor emerging leaders to prepare them for future challenges.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and exceptional performance within the team.
• Maintain powerful executive-level relationships with clients.
• Shape the future of talent management in a dynamic setting.
• Encourage a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Talent strategy

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At PwC, our people in talent and development focus on finding, deploying, training and enabling talent through talent identification and enhancing employee skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. These individuals collaborate with subject matter specialists and project teams to strategize effective ways to locate, assess, educate and train employees, in line with market developments and firm strategy.

As a talent generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive talent support for leaders and guidance for employees, aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Your work will play a crucial role in improving employee retention, development and performance.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long‑term, short‑term, detail‑oriented, and big‑picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system‑level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.

Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

• When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
• As part of the Assurance team you will define and execute the Assurance people strategy, fostering leadership capability and a performance‑driven workforce. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction, drive business growth, and mentor the next generation of leaders while maintaining impactful executive‑level client relations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent management within a dynamic environment, fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the people strategy for the Assurance team
• Cultivate leadership capabilities to enhance workforce performance
• Drive initiatives that promote business growth and operational excellence
• Mentor emerging leaders to prepare them for future challenges
• Foster a culture of inclusion and exceptional performance within the team
• Maintain powerful executive‑level relationships with clients
• Shape the future of talent management in a dynamic setting
• Encourage a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of experience in senior people leadership, talent strategy, or professional services environments
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Proven success in leading talent strategies
• Demonstrating a global mindset and cultural dexterity
• Excelling in coaching and influencing stakeholders
• Managing multiple priorities with organization and focus
• Applying analytical skills for people governance
• Communicating effectively with senior leaders
• Demonstrating flexibility and resilience in fast‑paced environments
• Experience supporting Assurance or Audit services preferred