Government and Public Sector - HR Transformation - People Consulting - Senior

EY•New Orleans, LA

1d•$100,600 - $188,600•Hybrid

About The Position

In joining our team, you will gain valuable experience and a wealth of knowledge by working across capabilities, service offerings, and agencies. You will help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders of major organizations, you will bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise government and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruption, an ever-changing workforce and evolving business landscape. Whether your passion is applying technology solutions to solve the government’s toughest challenges, analyzing data for actionable insights or transforming HR organizations, we cultivate innovation and purpose. You will find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Relevant professional services, consulting or in-house transformation experience, including prior work with a Big Four firm, global management consultancy, niche consultancy or large-scale transformation program.
3 or more years of experience in one or more relevant areas, such as HR transformation, HR technology solutions, HR operating and delivery models, process improvement, policy, workforce transformation, organizational design, strategy or program implementation.
Demonstrated ability to own meaningful portions of client work, produce high-quality deliverables, engage stakeholders and contribute to project management activities.
A bachelor’s degree; a relevant graduate degree or professional certification is a plus.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher, as required by client and project needs.
Willingness to travel 20 to 30% or more. Due to the nature of our work in Government and Public Sector, work may be required at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
Strong working knowledge of consulting delivery methods, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, synthesize information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Experience or strong aptitude in one or more relevant capability areas, such as HR transformation, HR operating and delivery models, HR process efficiency, workforce transformation, AI-enabled solutions, automation, data analytics or HR technology modernization.
A practical, business-driven approach to solving complex client challenges using data, stakeholder input and implementation considerations.
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to create concise written products, facilitate discussions and tailor messaging for client leaders.
Inclusive teaming and collaboration skills, including the ability to build trusted working relationships with clients, colleagues and cross-functional teams.
Interest in business development and eminence, including support for proposals, presentations, market-facing materials and thought leadership.
Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Federal, State, Local or Education clients, or familiarity with government operating environments, workforce challenges and public sector mission priorities.
Exposure to HR technology, service delivery modernization, AI/automation, data analytics, shared services, managed services, employee experience or workforce planning concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead or manage defined workstreams within HR transformation, operating model, service delivery, data analytics, process improvement, workforce transformation and HR technology engagements.
Develop practical, client-ready deliverables, including current-state assessments, future-state operating models, process maps, implementation roadmaps, business cases, decision materials and executive presentations.
Use data, analytics, automation and leading-edge technology concepts to identify improvement opportunities and support more efficient, scalable HR service delivery.
Facilitate working sessions, interviews and meetings with clients and EY teams to gather input, build alignment and drive decisions.
Identify, escalate and help manage project risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder considerations during client delivery.
Coach and coordinate staff and other junior team members, helping them produce high-quality work and develop consulting skills.
Contribute to internal initiatives, proposals, presentations, pursuit materials and thought leadership that advance EY GPS People Consulting capabilities.