Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Advisory - People and Organisation
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness.
In change management and communications at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate organisational change and effectively communicate with stakeholders. You will work closely with clients to develop change management strategies, assess change readiness, and design communication plans to support successful change initiatives. Your work will provide guidance on employee engagement, training, and cultural transformation to drive organisational adoption and minimise resistance.
Our Workforce Consulting team
leads in aligning people strategies with business goals to drive sustainable growth and transformation. As part of our team,
you'll
collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges and deliver enduring value. Our Workforce team is growing and
we're
currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager
in HR Technology and Transformation.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for
advising
and managing effective
HRIS
implementations
and
other
workforce technology
tools
that support our clients across various sectors.
**Purpose-led work
you'll
be part of:**
Y
ou will work and lead teams, playing a key role in helping our clients solve complex HR Technology and Transformation problems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Leading client engagement teams and working with a variety of clients to drive HR technology,
strategy
and transformation for HR functions across industries
* Lead and
collaborate with
Alternative Delivery M
odel
s
(ADM)
and HR Shared Services (HRSS) frameworks to enhance service delivery models
* Leading and managing end-to-end HR Technology and Transformation engagements, ensuring alignment with client
objectives
and PwC methodologies
* Supporting clients to develop and implement strategies to enhance and optimise HR processes, technology,
systems
and organisational design
* Collaborating with clients to assess current HR capabilities,
identify
areas for improvement, and design future-state HR models
* Integrate
cutting-edge
technology that supports and elevates HR functions, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives
* Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex change concepts specifically within HR technology implementation, and
supporting clients with change management activities for these projects
* Leading and managing HR cloud technology implementation projects (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or Workday) and enabling data analytics following the implementation
* Collaboratively work with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver complex problems with a key focus on benefits realisation and sustained value creation
* Build and
maintain
strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters
* Anticipate stakeholder needs, developing and discussing potential solutions
pre-emptively
* Lead,
mentor
and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration,
innovation
and continuous feedback
* Contribute to business development efforts, including
identifying
new opportunities, preparing proposals, and
participating
in client presentations
* Develop and successfully managing project budgets and commercials
* Identifying
and resolving risks and issues throughout programme delivery.
* Handling a multi-tasking environment, meeting deadlines, and working with a wide range of internal external stakeholders
Skills and Competencies:
* Strong business development acumen
* Strategic
t
hinking
and leadership
* Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations
* Client and Stakeholder Management
* Supply technical knowledge in HR Technology and Transformation
* Ability to lead and manage inter-disciplinary teams
* Initiate and lead open conversations with teams,
clients
and collaborators to build trust
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data
* A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
* Proficient use of the Microsoft suite of applications
and tools like power BI
* Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
Qualifications / Experience:
* Experience leading and implementing a HR Technology or Transformation project (e.g. SAP, Workday or Oracle or other Tier two solutions)
* A recognised University Degree, preferably in HRM and a minimum of 8+
years of experience in HR Technology, Transformation, or HR consulting, with a proven
track record
of managing complex projects
* A good understanding of Irish employment law and its implications for HR practices
* Strong project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong understanding of HR processes, systems, and technologies, including HRIS, talent management, and workforce analytics
* In depth knowledge of HR strategies, processes and best practices with experience leading and managing HR transformation projects
, Alternative Delivery models, Shared
services
and offshore centres
* Proficiency
in
leveraging
HR technologies including HRIS to optimise HR functions
* Ability to build and
maintain
strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
* Ability to build and
maintain
strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor. Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to clients and teams.
* Proven leadership ability to mentor and develop junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment.
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive change.
* Experience in consulting or professional services is highly desirable
* Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD) are a plus
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland
W
e believe that challenges are better solved together
We're
inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,
you'll
be a part of amazing teams
encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact.
This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.
**Enjoy PwC's
perks**
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help
you
thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at
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Being appreciated for being you
Our most
valuable asset
is our
people
and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity
employer
and we value diversity. We do not discriminate
on the basis of
race, religion,
color
, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
.
We believe this so much that we have signed up for the
Business in the Community Elevate Pledge
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You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at
.
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply,
we'd
love to hear from you
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
email us
for more information.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Change Impact Analysis, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Communications Management, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Corporate Communications, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Engagement Strategies, Human Capital Initiatives, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Issue Management, Learning Agility {+ 21 more}
Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
Yes
Job Posting End Date