Senior Consultant Organization & Workforce Transformation
EY · Amsterdam
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Your new job | About your main responsibilities
Now is an exciting time to join EY as we grow our People Consulting team with a focus on Organization & Workforce Transformation. This team is at the forefront of helping clients navigate complex organizational change with a strong focus on both strategic and people-centered transformation.
As a Senior Consultant Organization & Workforce Transformation you’ll be responsible for:
- Guiding clients through people-centered transformations related to operating models, organizational design, future workforce, talent and skills.
- Building future-ready operating models and organizational design aligned to strategic goals, incorporating skills-based workforce principles, AI-enabled ways of working and talent deployment.
- Help clients navigate the impact of AI, automation and emerging technologies on operating models, organizations design, future talent and skills requirements
- Advising clients on the evolution from traditional job-based structures towards skills-driven operating models,
- Deploying workforce planning approaches and talent strategies, including workforce
- Developing and delivering large-scale upskilling programs and academies e.g. around AI, resilience or transformation
- Providing experience with relocation of work and people, through optimization of processes, roles, governance and organizational structures
- Leading project workstreams from planning through implementation, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams
- Preparing and facilitating client workshops focused on stakeholder engagement, transformation vision and leadership alignment
- Contributing to the continuous improvement and development of our products and services, particularly around Organization & Workforce Transformation
Your new team | About your colleagues and the office
Your team
The People Consulting department consists of 40 professionals who have at least one thing in common. We have a human-centric mindset and put humans at the center of our engagements to make a lasting impact for our clients. We closely work together across our competences to make a lasting client impact. The competencies within our team are Organisation & Workforce Transformation, Change Experience, HR Transformation, Leadership & Culture, Digital HR and Talent & Skills.
Your office
Amsterdam
Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.
Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution
- A relevant master’s degree, e.g. in Business Administration, Strategic Management, HR, or similar
- Relevant working experience of 3 to 5 years within industry or consulting-related roles with strong affinity for the people agenda
- Strong understanding of and experience in organizational transformation, restructuring, organizational design, skills-based organizations, the HR function and/or Talent Management
- Understanding of and experience with how AI is reshaping organizational structures, workforce strategies and talent management.
- Willingness to contribute to the setup and growth of this competence area, affinity with related people consulting competences such as change management and HR transformations
- A strategic mindset with the ability to translate business challenges into people-centered solutions
- Fluent communication skills in Dutch and English
- Team player with the ability to quickly and effectively integrate into new teams
- Experienced in managing stakeholders and client relationships in a dynamic and complex environment
- Able to demonstrate resilience in stressful situations and perform well under pressure.
- Ability to analyze problems and to provide input to insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions for our clients
Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment
- A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
- You’ll receive a fixed/temporary contract for 40 hours.
- A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
- 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
- With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
- At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
- The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
- The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
- You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
- Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
- A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.
- All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.
Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process
The process consists of 2 interviews and an online assessment.
Research shows that women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.
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