Senior Manager, HR Transformation & People Consulting

EY; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in HR Transformation within the People & Behavior discipline to shape innovative HR strategies aligned with business performance. You will lead the transformation of HR operations, ensuring high-quality services, managing risk, and driving value for clients as you work across complex engagements.

The role requires guiding large teams, maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to grow EY’s business while delivering measurable HR outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in leading and guiding teams to success.
• Previous recent experience in a similar client facing role with a consulting firm.
• Proficiency in process optimization and automation.
• Expertise in digital strategy development.
• Skill in designing HR performance metrics and measuring their impact.
• Understanding of the HR technology landscape.
• Experience driving HR Strategy and Operating Model design.
• Possess knowledge of HR Compliance and Regulation Awareness.
• Knowledge of risk management in HR quality and operations.
• Ability to analyze organization and workforce dynamics.
• Willingness to travel and comfortable with a hybrid model (avg 3 days/week at client site or EY office).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visionary HR strategies and solutions.
• Manage the effectiveness of HR operations and services; oversee project delivery, budgeting, and performance goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support revenue and commercial success.
• Lead managers across activities; analyze functions and drive innovation and thought leadership.
• Identify sales opportunities and manage Engagement Economics, including resource planning and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow HRSD

SuccessFactors

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in HR Transformation within the People & Behavior discipline to shape innovative HR strategies aligned with business performance. You will lead the transformation of HR operations, ensuring high-quality services, managing risk, and driving value for clients as you work across complex engagements.

The role requires guiding large teams, maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to grow EY’s business while delivering measurable HR outcomes.