Associate Director, HR Strategy & Technology, Cornerstone Lead, Private Sector, Consulting

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Job description

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With over 1000 professionals in the UK, our Human Capital practice is renowned for providing distinctive depth and breadth of organisation transformation services to clients undertaking complex major programmes. Our practice combines project and programme leadership capabilities with HR Transformation and HR Technology consulting, change management, organisational design and leadership expertise, helping our clients identify, manage and solve the people issues that cause businesses to perform below their potential.

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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other , foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most .

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In a market where the workforce is being highly disrupted, the war for talent continues to be a strategic priority for our clients. Deloitte must continue to deliver innovative talent solutions to our clients that capitalise on new developments in technology such as AI. We are looking for a leader in our HR Strategy and Technology team that will stay abreast of the ever-evolving landscape in core and disruptive learning technologies. You will also lead our Cornerstone OnDemand offering, covering all Cornerstone solutions including Galaxy AI and SkyHive.

You will help us go to market on how we address this exciting disruption in learning and skills. You will have the commercial experience necessary to build and develop significant new business opportunities for the Firm by developing senior client relationships within HR and IT. In doing so, you will build a level of eminence in the marketplace that gives you the platform to support the Firm's growth ambitions over the long-term.

You will help our clients navigate the complexity of the talent and learning landscape and build high-performance teams to drive complex transformations and deliver on successful client outcomes. You will also work closely with the Directors and Partners to play a key role in influencing and shaping the strategic development of the team.

Cornerstone OnDemand is a key partner of Deloitte and we are seeing significant demand in the market for learning transformation. Furthermore, given their acquisition of SkyHive, they are a major player in both the learning and skills space. To be successful in this role, you will be a subject matter expert in Cornerstone technologies leading multiple, high-profile projects and bids, whilst developing innovative thought leadership. You will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business and also help recruit the best people, coach and support them whilst driving activity such as proposition development and marketing.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

As a Cornerstone Lead (Associate Director), you will have responsibility for the following:

• Actively contribute to the growth of the business by identifying and delivering sales opportunities.
• Lead pre-sales opportunities and drive business development in Cornerstone and SkyHive opportunities within the private sector.
• Take a leading role in Cornerstone and SkyHive bids and play a key role in contracting.
• Provide deep functional expertise, innovation, and thought leadership to clients across the Cornerstone and learning technology domain, including integrating Cornerstone into the HR technology ecosystem and operating model to drive value.
• Bring a point of view on learning and how Deloitte can deliver recommendations and solutions to help clients navigate current disruptions and meet future needs.
• Plan, scope, and shape major learning technology projects, including the design, build, implementation, and testing phases.
• Lead major learning projects to drive global HR transformation, focusing on transforming the functions and people processes of some of the world's largest organisations across all industries in the private sector.
• Lead multi-disciplinary workstreams of Consultants, Senior Consultants, Managers, and Senior Managers to deliver against client objectives.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the firm's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.
• Operate as a role model by showcasing leadership behaviours and identifying and building capability within the HR Advisory practice.
• Establish deep working relationships with Deloitte HR Technology teams to collaborate on go-to-market initiatives, as well as with external learning technology vendors.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record of managing the successful delivery of large, complex programmes on time and within budget.
• Experience delivering Cornerstone implementations, including hands-on configuration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client sales cycles by actively responding to RFPs and proactively building pipelines within key accounts.
• Comprehensive understanding of the strategic and functional drivers of the Learning function and Learning technology ecosystem, along with the value it brings to organisations.
• Experience in Learning process design and implementation, incorporating technology. Ideally includes organisational design, service delivery models, and shared services.
• Deep understanding of the learning technology market, including LMS, LXPs, and Content Libraries.
• Awareness of AI functionality and its role in skills-based processes.
• Experience managing change within an HR or business environment, either in another consulting firm or in-house.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and data analysis skills, with the ability to influence others effectively.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and navigate complex and diverse client scenarios, maintaining a focus on high-quality delivery through others, even in high-pressure, time-critical situations.
• Acute awareness of risk management and the ability to manage risks associated with people, processes, systems, change, and commercials.
• Demonstrated role model behaviour in leading innovative ideas and establishing eminence in the market.

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Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.

Human Capital

People are what powers enterprise. That's why we need to focus on the human experience in an ever-changing, digital world. We help clients utilise technology to support their workforce, organisation, and HR Transformations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"I enjoy helping client analyse their capabilities through an Architecture and Strategy lens as it represents what the business can deliver and where they want to be." - Jen, Technology and Transformation

"I very much enjoy the challenging nature of my work, and the unique opportunities we have to lead change across industries. A great bonus - I usually work with a team of passionate, fun, and driven people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, but all strive to make a meaningful impact and to learn from each other." - Irina, Technology and Transformation

"Being in a position to be able to challenge, influence and support our clients in solving complex problems such as M&A and Net Zero with technology at the centre, is a huge motivating factor." - Sharbanee, Technology and Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level .

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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