EMEIA FSO Talent Manager - Career, Performance and Development - 12 Month FTC (Maternity cover)

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The opportunity

As an integral member of the EMEIA FSO Talent Development team, we are committed to creating the right mix, mindset and moments for our people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, inclusive and multicultural team as our EMEIA FSO Talent Manager, with a focus on the career, performance and development of our partners and directors.
EMEIA FSO is our dedicated EMEIA financial services practice, which operates across multiple geographies and incorporates all our service lines (Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax and Legal).

The role:

The role is focused on supporting the career, performance and development of our leaders. We look after a range of key areas including LEAD (our global performance and development management approach), succession planning, partner learning, career support programs, and more. We work closely with our regional service line teams, Regional service line talent consultants, and broader talent development community to achieve our objectives.
The role will mainly focus on driving and implementing our performance management approach for our partners and directors. This requires close collaboration with business leaders and country talent consultants.

The successful candidate will be motivated, curious and have excellent attention to detail. The role requires strong stakeholder skills and someone who can shape, plan and deliver the career, performance and development approach for our partners and directors.

Your key responsibilities

• Working closely with the EMEIA FSO PPEDD Career, Performance and Development (CPD) Lead and with EMEIA FSO Talent & Business stakeholders to shape, develop and implement PPEDD performance activities, in alignment with EMEIA FSO regional strategy
• Build strong relationships with Service Line and Country Talent Consultants to successfully drive and implement PPEDD performance activities
• Supervise and review team members activities (including data / reporting) to provide support and insights related to our various processes.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new key CPD PPEDDs initiatives, e.g., EMEIA FSO Strategic projects, Partner development strategy build out, Leadership behaviours approach. You will be part of a team who will design, build and implement these initiatives across the region.
• Suggest innovative ways to do things - whether that be current processes, approaches or reporting. We are a team who continually strive to look at better ways of working.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Project Management/Change experience - sound knowledge of project management and change management methods and application, with strong organisation skills
• Relationship management skills - ability to work with and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., Senior Leaders, Country Talent Consultants), conveying complex issues succinctly and clearly in a timely way
• Consulting skills - ability to understand business challenges, assess issues/opportunities and propose solutions
• Agile mindset, with ability to shift focus rapidly and cope with ambiguity - to drive change and performance outcomes in a complex and agile environment

Ideally, you'll also have

• Strong data handling skills - from cleaning, to analysing and visually-presenting data
• Teaming skills - partner effectively and inclusively with colleagues and the wider talent ecosystem

What we look for

• Motivated and curious individual, looking for new growth and challenge
• Experience in the Talent Development space is a plus but not required
• Experience of working in fast-paced, demanding environments is a plus
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PowerBi

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please apply to this role only through the 'Apply' link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.

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