EY-Parthenon Talent Consultant, Assistant Director
About The Position
EY-Parthenon is hiring a Talent Consultant at the Assistant Director level in Irvine, California. The role supports a defined population within the EY-Parthenon practice by coordinating and facilitating HR activities and implementing programs aligned with EY’s Talent strategy. The consultant partners with professionals, leaders, and other Talent team members to deliver people-focused HR services, advise on employee relations and other people matters, and contribute to the development of future leaders and the evolution of programs that support employee growth and experience. The position involves implementing performance management, compensation, and career development processes; responding to employee inquiries; and advising business leaders. It also includes gathering and analyzing headcount, budget, and compensation data to identify trends and recommend actionable insights. The successful candidate will bring deep HR expertise, a consultative and influential approach, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while supporting continuous improvement and change. The listed base salary range for Southern California offices is $119,100 to $202,500. Individual salary is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. EY also describes a compensation and benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options, including flexible vacation, designated paid holidays, winter and summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Seven or more years of relevant HR or Talent-related experience.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse and fast-moving portfolio of projects.
- Strong working knowledge of HR laws, policies, and standard practices.
- Track record of successfully implementing AI-driven HR and workforce transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business impact and sustainable change.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence leaders and support adoption of new programs and change initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- SHRM certification or equivalent.
- Experience working in a professional services environment or complex matrix organization.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate HR activities for a defined population within the EY-Parthenon practice.
- Partner with other Talent team members to execute innovative HR programs aligned with the Talent strategy.
- Implement performance management, compensation, and career development processes.
- Address employee inquiries and advise business leaders on people-related matters, including employee relations.
- Gather and analyze data related to headcount, budgets, and compensation to identify trends and recommend actionable insights.
- Build relationships with leaders, guide their decision-making, and contribute to the Talent agenda.
- Support the development of future leaders and the evolution of programs that enhance employee growth and experience.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Pension plan.
- 401(k) plan.
- Flexible vacation policy.
- Paid holidays.
- Winter and summer breaks.
- Personal/family care time off.
- Other leaves of absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
