Career Development Specialist

Boston Consulting Group•Summit, NJ

21h•$71,000 - $99,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Career Development Specialist, you will support operations to deliver an excellent Career Development (CD) experience to our Consulting Team (CT) staff and CD stakeholders. Career Development encompasses the core performance management processes for our Consulting Team, including project-based downward feedback; upward feedback for team managers; twice-yearly holistic assessment by the Career Development Committee (CDC); and enablement of CD Advisors and team leaders to deliver rich ongoing developmental conversations and experiences throughout the BCG journey. Supporting the above translates into several buckets of day-to-day activities, including: CDC meeting preparation and management, e.g., Communicate with CT and CD Advisors to ensure key pre-meeting tasks are completed in CD system Manage pre-meeting logistics (coordinating space needs, sending invites, arranging technology setup, etc.) Capture post-meeting outcomes and updates in CD system Support of downward and upward feedback, e.g., Collaborate with Staffing and Talent team to ensure reviews accurately reflect case assignments and timelines Leverage reporting to perform targeted follow-up on outstanding reviews Supporting and enabling local CD leadership (CD Chair, OC, CD Advisors, Talent Managers), e.g., Act as first line of response for CD Advisor questions on CD system Prepare material for pre-meeting deep-dive discussions and post-meeting debriefs Support recurring cadence of Talent team check-ins on timely topics Communications to office/system CT staff, e.g., Act as first line of response for CT questions on CD system Communicate CD Advisor assignments to new and newly promoted CT staff Support CD Manager in preparation for onboarding sessions, trainings, cohort meetings, etc. Other ongoing support, e.g., Support execution of local strategic initiatives Support preparation for year-end bonus process Engage in regular touchpoints with other CD BST throughout NAMR

Requirements

BA/BS degree required with 3+ years related work experience (e.g., HR, talent, staffing, operations)
Keeping yourself organized and on-track toward outcomes amidst a high volume of information and communication
Working fluently in details while keeping an eye toward the big picture
Writing clear and effective communications to a variety of stakeholders
Thinking ahead and taking initiative without requiring prompting
Staying flexible and shifting gears quickly as priorities change
Collaborating with others across functions
Embracing technology and adapting to new ways of working
Acting upon feedback to continue your own development
Maintaining utmost integrity around confidentiality and adherence to policies

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at BCG or another professional services firm highly preferred
Experience in a People-related role highly preferred

Responsibilities

Communicate with CT and CD Advisors to ensure key pre-meeting tasks are completed in CD system
Manage pre-meeting logistics (coordinating space needs, sending invites, arranging technology setup, etc.)
Capture post-meeting outcomes and updates in CD system
Collaborate with Staffing and Talent team to ensure reviews accurately reflect case assignments and timelines
Leverage reporting to perform targeted follow-up on outstanding reviews
Act as first line of response for CD Advisor questions on CD system
Prepare material for pre-meeting deep-dive discussions and post-meeting debriefs
Support recurring cadence of Talent team check-ins on timely topics
Act as first line of response for CT questions on CD system
Communicate CD Advisor assignments to new and newly promoted CT staff
Support CD Manager in preparation for onboarding sessions, trainings, cohort meetings, etc.
Support execution of local strategic initiatives
Support preparation for year-end bonus process
Engage in regular touchpoints with other CD BST throughout NAMR

Benefits

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
Paid sick time on an as needed basis