Your key responsibilities 

Area SL planning and support 

• Work with Area Advisory Talent Leader and FSO Talent Leader to determine Advisory Talent  priorities and a plan to execute on priorities
• Monitor and report on the workforce plan to ensure optimal leverage and aligned direct cost to plan
• Proactively monitor FSO Advisory performance (retention, turnover, headcount against plan, hiring, engagement and D&I), escalating Talent issues, providing the business with insights and providing Talent advice to help drive business performance
• Provide insight and recommendations to the Area FSO Talent Leader on Talent issues
• Consult with the FSO Advisory business on business planning, including FTE, Partner pipelining, promotion and hiring
• Manage the coordination and sign offs of staff’s annual macro process ie performance management, promotions, talent mapping and salary reviews
• Work closely with regional/country Talent Leaders in driving FSO SL Talent priorities and projects forward
• Support local HRBPs and Talent Leaders in coordinating any people related projects such as restructuring or reshaping, remuneration analysis, staff engagement and retention  

Implementation and delivery

• Facilitate and monitor the execution of agreed Area and Regional Advisory Talent priorities in the service line.
• Manage the FSO Advisory element of Talent projects and processes, such as New Horizons, NextGen, engagement surveys, LEAD, salary reviews and budgeting
• Provide relevant HR data and updates on projects to the regional FSO Talent leaders
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (e.g. D&I, total rewards and recruitment) to create Talent solutions for FSO Advisory
• Coordination of Partner and ED promotion process
• Facilitation of the Partner performance reviews, talent mapping and goals setting
• Support the Area FSO Talent Leader in evaluating and responding to requests from Area and Regional leadership for support and initiatives on the Talent implications of the wider business strategy
• Prepare reports and presentations as requested by the Area FSO Talent Leader
• Work closely with the Executive Recruitment team and Partner Matters on Partner hiring, on-boarding, mobility and retirement  

Relationship Management

• Coordinate communication with the APAC FSO Talent team (e.g. regular meetings/updates, agenda management, minutes, knowledge / document sharing)
• Build and maintain influential relationships with executive and regional FSO and Advisory Talent teams
• Respond to complex and urgent Talent queries pertaining to key stakeholder groups
• Support local FSO Advisory HRBPs in all APAC countries on the execution of Talent initiatives and annual processes
• Work closely with FSO and FSO Advisory Operations and Finance teams to align talent priorities and drive optimal business performance
• Partnering with the SL Experience Management team to support them with business important initiatives  

The position holder will perform other responsibilities and tasks, e.g. project/initiative management, as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to set and execute a defined agenda of Talent priorities that align with region talent priorities and address local strategic imperatives
• Demonstrated success against Talent agenda for APAC FSO and Area Advisory
• Working with a range of senior stakeholders with differing agendas, priorities and frames of reference
• Prioritizing strategic imperatives
• Effective virtual teaming across APAC and other geographies
• Working with various cultures and maturities across Talent processes
• Adaptation of global solutions to local environment and cultures
• Achieving consistency between regions and SSLs in Advisory

To qualify for the role you must have

• Graduate qualification
• Performance Management
• Change Management / Organisational Development (OD)
• HR expertise
• APAC region and culture (highly desirable)
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as an HR, OD or Learning professional, including:

ü  Strong understanding of strategic HR and / or OD

ü  Change and stakeholder Management

ü  HR reporting & analytics

ü  Financial modelling/forecasting/cost benefit/ROI analysis as applicable to Human Resource Management

ü  Project Management

ü  Ability to work in a matrix structure

ü  Experience in mobility and recruiting would be an advantage

ü  Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with leadership and peers

ü  Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences and motives and to lead cross-cultural teams

ü  Strong English language skills

ü  Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines 

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals who enjoy promoting the people agenda in organizations and change initiatives, bringing people issues and challenges to the forefront. You’ll need the confidence to keep the people agenda front and center, and the interpersonal skills and communications savvy to do this in a way that integrates well with executive priorities and objectives.   

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our services. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and hospitalization benefits, group life and personal accident insurance, annual leave and Mandatory Provident Fund and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, give you opportunities to grow and encourage you to own your career, this role is for you. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.