Organization and Talent - Workforce Planning Consultant- Senior Manager

PwC South Africa; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Senior Manager in Workforce Solutions to engage with clients and implement strategic workforce and talent management solutions. You will lead in analyzing trends, designing acquisition and development programs, and coaching teams to deliver results.

You will drive organizational effectiveness, communicate a holistic story, and work with diverse teams with an emphasis on inclusion and system thinking. Travel up to 60% is expected as part of client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 7+ years of experience in workforce/organization and talent.
• Experience leading teams and advising clients on workforce strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives aligned with client objectives.
• Analyze workforce trends and design talent management programs.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with clients to optimize workforce strategies and engagement.
• Apply systems thinking to identify opportunities and drive outcomes.
• Coach and guide teams through complex situations to deliver results.

Skills

Strategic workforce planning

Workforce analytics

Leadership and coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Enhancing People Experience Management Level Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Workforce Solutions - Organization and Talent - Senior Manager, you will engage with clients to develop and implement strategic workforce and talent management solutions. Within our Organization & Talent practice, you will specialize in analyzing workforce trends and designing talent acquisition, development, and retention programs that align with business objectives. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escape, while developing and sustaining diverse and inclusive teams. In this role, you will work closely with clients to optimize their workforce strategies, enhancing employee engagement and driving organizational effectiveness. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities. Your ability to validate outcomes with clients and share alternative perspectives will be crucial in driving organizational success. As you deepen your skills, you will initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels, making informed decisions to resolve issues and contribute to the overall success of our firm.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic workforce planning initiatives to align with client business objectives
• Analyzing workforce trends and developing talent management strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Designing and implementing talent acquisition, development, and retention programs
• Collaborating with clients to optimize workforce strategies and improve employee engagement
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying workforce challenges and opportunities
• Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations with composure
• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
• Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback to refine strategies
• Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to develop high-performing teams
• Modeling and reinforcing professional and technical standards within the organization

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study:
• Business Administration/Management, Communications/Media, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Mathematics/Statistics, Organizational Management/Behavior, Psychology/Social Psychology, Social Sciences/Humanities
• Leveraging influence to drive strategic human resource planning
• Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Excelling in crafting and conveying impactful messages
• Demonstrating composure through ambiguous and challenging situations
• Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback
• Developing high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

• PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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