(Senior) Manager Digital HR with a strong commercial drive- People Consulting

Senior Manager Digital HR met commerciële slagkracht

Do you want to make a lasting impact on people and organisations?
Do you want to assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or HR technology change?
Do you want to challenge and be challenged to become the best version of you?
Do you want to work at pace and drive global delivery?

Then join EY to gain experiences that will last a lifetime!

We’re looking for a senior manager to join our growing Digital HR competence within People Consulting team.

The Opportunity- What future are you building towards?

As Senior Manager within Digital HR competence, you will have a leading role in both realizing the team strategy and growing our client impact. This will involve leading on client development initiatives, project delivery and drawing on the support of the wider team to put forward and oversee our service offerings related to HR Technology (solutions).

You thrive in talking to and connecting with HR-professionals and senior leaders, offering them the solutions to the most prominent HR Technology related challenges. Challenges that are driven by business transformation and where HR Digitization play a crucial role.

With your experience and network you know exactly which button to press, you’re a true business partner in identifying challenges and co-developing HRIT solutions that help our clients realise their people strategies in the context of transformative times.

We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise industry leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever-changing workforce and evolving business landscape. Whether your passion is driving large scale HR transformations strategies supported by HR technology or have a drive for solving problems around the functionalities of HR Technology, we cultivate innovation and purpose. You'll find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative.

Our team- Do great minds always think alike?

The People Consulting department consists of 45 HR management and consultancy professionals that have at least one thing in common. We all have a human-centric mindset and put humans at the center of our engagements to make a lasting impact for our clients.

Our competence - What are the topics you will be working on within Digital HR?

In an increasingly digital world, there’s a growing demand from our clients for HR digitization and HR technology solutions. We are dedicated to guiding our clients through the journey of digital transformation for their HR organisation. Our expertise encompasses advising on cutting-edge technologies (including GenAI), enhancing employee experience by streamlining processes through automation, and crafting comprehensive digital HR strategies and roadmaps.

As a pivotal part of our team, you will not only provide strategic insights but also play a crucial role in the implementation of HR technology solutions that bolster HR strategic initiatives. Your contributions will be key in enhancing the overall employee experience and integrating innovative (generative) artificial intelligence capabilities into HR functions.

You will be working both from the EY Amsterdam office where the team is based as well as client locations. Naturally, working flexible from your home office or other locations is common practice.

Responsibilities-- How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to client facing and teams include:

• Demonstrate strong understanding and skills in the field of HR Technology. Approach complex HR challenges with a technology mindset, offering HR-solutions that align with business objectives
• Contribute to generate profitable revenue by identifying additional engagement opportunities and building lasting relationships with client
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential clients
• Lead project workstreams, from planning through implementation - including managing project resources and budgets effectively, identify and effectively manage and mitigate any risks and issues
• Experience with HR functional set up, including compensation, benefits, HR-operations, HR strategy, talent & culture and HR functional build-up
• Leading and contributing to the Digital HR (internal) team development initiatives, such as developing new service offerings and materials and encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members and promote an inclusive working environment
• Through coaching develop teams and colleagues, and act as a visible role model for our people.
• Bring a consulting mindset (e.a. openness, curiosity, critical thinking etc.) and lifestyle.

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

Relevant professional experience, including for example previous work with a Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or performed an in-house role in which you gained exposure to large-scale project(s)

Demonstrable experience in working with HR technology or implementing HR technology

A Master’s degree and at least 9 years of experience in the Digital HR field within a consulting/project environment

Excellent command of the Dutch and English language, both spoken and written

Besides the minimum requirements as listed above, you are a well-rounded professional who recognizes themselves in the following behaviors and experiences:

• Is passionate about HR technology and solving employee-related challenges
• Has a proactive attitude towards client and the internal EY network
• Supports and challenges clients with insights and advice on HR technology and HR process improvement
• Brings ideas, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to clients and helps them solve their challenges
• Brings commercial experience and (ideally) a potential network (of clients)
• Loves working in a dynamic environment and is willing to work internationally
• Is an approachable person who is social and able to build a professional network and spot opportunities, both internally and externally
• Is able to work both independently and in a team, a real people person
• Is a team player with the ability to integrate with new teams quickly and effectively

Interested? Apply now!

Our offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year)
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month
• Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed
• Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation
• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary
• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses, and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here.

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The selection procedure includes:

• In general 3 interview rounds
• An (online) assessment
• A pre-employment screening

Pre-employment screening:
Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years,  integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.