Talent Manager – Staffing, Resource Management

Role Overview

• Staffing of Projects and Practice Management
• Independently staff consultants (Associates–Principals) across IMEA for selected practices (~80+ consultants)
• Serve as trusted business partner to Industry Heads, Office and Market Leads; secure buy‑in for staffing options and decisions
• Run regular meetings with Industry Heads, Office and Market Leads
• Understand consultant performance, skills and development needs to facilitate a smooth staffing process
• Understand consultant skills, development goals and preferences in order to drive their personal development through strategic staffing
• Understand the pipeline of potential projects and be proactive in raising issues and concerns
• Team and collaborate with other Talent Managers within IMEA and in other regions to find solutions on a wide array of topics (i.e. staffing, business development etc.)
• Build relationships with consultants and develop a rounded view of their capabilities, professional goals and interests
• Manage the information and dialogues around wellbeing and work-life balance of consultants
• Partner with key stakeholders in the business to discuss a wide variety of strategic priorities: practice pyramid and capacity planning, utilization, performance management, overall staffing process, engagement etc.
• Collaborate with Performance Management to identify training needs of consultants
• Collaborate with HC Operations on any HC-related topics related to pool of consultants
• Work closely with the Regional Head of TM to lead or get involved in a variety of Talent projects/initiatives in the IMEA region when the need arises
• Actively engage in the Mid-Year and Year-End review process working closely with the Performance Management function and participate in review processes
• Work closely with the Performance Management function, reviewing consultant performance on a weekly basis discussing trends and proposed solutions with the business
• Partner with career advisors and consultants to develop thoughtful career discussions and plans
• Review and interpret reports (e.g., utilization, staffing, OW Balance) to identify trends and actions
• Coordinate the production of weekly consultant availability long lists and keep these up to date throughout the week
• Maintain accurate and timely data in Certinia (resource planning database) with TM Operations support; ensure starter/leaver, training, time‑off and any other data is accurately reflected
• Contribute to the monthly Timesheet Variance process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a fast-paced and dynamic client services business environment
• Proven ability to foster relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Experience working with a resource management system highly desirable
• Proficient with data analysis and reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities