Workforce Intelligence Senior Associate

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The opportunity

The Workforce Intelligence Senior Associate will be responsible for driving and executing on talent priorities and analytics for the Audit Risk Analytics function. This individual will work collaboratively with talent leaders and colleagues across the Americas Assurance talent organization and collaborate with colleagues in the broader EY talent organization for knowledge sharing / best practices.

In this role, the Senior Associate will leverage their strong analytical skills to provide talent and workforce insights to the Americas Assurance Service Line. This role will enable talent and business leadership to make informed, strategic and operational decisions. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, experience with data analytics tools and a keen understanding of the business and HR metrics.

Primary duties involve leveraging talent data to develop comprehensive workforce insights related to key talent areas such as employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, capacity and demand planning, experience management, DEI and recruiting. You will design and maintain reporting solutions, including dashboards and detailed analyses.

Your key responsibilities

Collect, clean and analyze data from various systems/sources (e.g., Workforce Planning, People Insights, Experience Management, Recruiting, PowerApps extracts, Performance Management, etc.)

Analyze data to inform strategic and operational talent recommendations

Track, trend, interpret and visualize using multiple, cross-functional HR and business data points to create a comprehensive analysis

Ability to tell a story using data by leveraging cross-function data (e.g., Recruitment, retention, DEI, employee engagement, performance management, etc.)

Develop simple and impactful PowerBI visualizations/dashboards that drive actionable insights

Validate, import, cleanse, merge data to prepare it for analysis

Document processes, data sources, and methods

Act as liaison with the Core Reporting team for Americas Assurance

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and attributes for success

Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp complexities and perceive relationships among problems and issues

Proven ability to transform complex, ambiguous data into insightful takeaways that influence decision-makers

Understanding of Survey design and other data collection methods; Familiarity with Qualtrics a plus

Strong knowledge of project management practices and tools; expert organizational and time management skills

Strong detail orientation

Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously

Ability to work effectively across flexible work environments from being an independent solo contributor with minimal guidance, to the ability to lead offshore engineering teams

Operates in a structured and dynamic way, approaching business problems with logic and proven methodologies while constantly adapting to changing conditions

Ability to influence others, to gain support and commitment for shared projects

Experience and ability to handle highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Consulting, facilitation, supporting change, strategic and conceptual thinking, influencing, project management, communication (verbal and written)

To qualify you must have

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience

Advanced proficiency in PowerBI, PowerApps & Excel

A minimum of 4 plus years related job experience

Strong attention to detail is required

Financial & Business Acumen

Working knowledge of talent metrics / experience in the HR function

Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $75,500 to $137,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $90,600 to $155,700. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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