Asia Pacific Platinion On|boarding and Career Development Assistant

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The role will support the rapidly growing Platinion and TDA in Asia Pacific region. This is an exciting role with significant potential for growth and further development to support the growth of technologists in our firm. The individual will provide support to the career development process for our diverse technology talent pool and to ensure follow up on development areas highlighted in the CD discussions. This role is expected to work independently with consultants/technologists, local HR team, and multiple stakeholders (i.e., CDA, CD Managers, L&D Managers) to support the CD process end-to-end and drive individual track related initiatives and implementations.

Coordinate bi-annual Specialist Development Committee (SDC) meetings; prepare meeting materials and facilitate meeting logistics
• Generate/track evaluations and other feedback (e.g., Downward, Upward, PA input form, Personal input form and Annual plan) on a weekly basis
• Prepare individual CD dossiers for each Specialist and CDA
• Prepare final SDC meeting documents
• Summarize meeting notes in concise meeting minutes for further review
• Work with CD advisors and advisees to ensure 1-on-1 calls implemented prior to and post SDC meeting
• Execute on implementation of post SDC meeting decisions and actions items
• Coordinate with PLA HR team to implement SDC decisions, e.g., change of title/status, change of system record, etc.
• This role is expected to work independently with consultants/technologists, local HR team, and multiple stakeholders (i.e., CDA, CD Managers, L&D Managers) to support the CD process end-to-end and drive individual track related initiatives and implementations.

Onboarding and Integration (50%) 
• Own and manage the onboarding process of new lateral hires, entry-level hires, and affiliates.
• Be the handover point of contact from the recruiters gathering required documentation as well as nuanced knowledge from the interview and hiring process
• Work with local HR system teams to ensure a smooth and seamless onboarding process tapping into the system resources
• Prepare integration materials and touch points for hires based on their role and PA affiliation
• Help to manage programs for tracking and enhancing the community and affiliation of Platinion consulting staff, via tools such as the BCG PA affiliation database, the TA affiliation list, distribution lists, local affiliation event tracking, etc.
• Understand development needs of the new hires and ensure that these are well documented and followed up on in the onboarding
• Schedule integration meetings with business partners/stakeholder or relevant staffers
• Issue, analyse, and improve the process based on results of new hire survey
• Ensure HR data is entered correctly for new hires and transfers into Workday
• Prepare people update slides for monthly all staff meetings and provide input into global communications
• Maintain Trello board for Onboarding with the latest information
• Maintain PLA email distribution lists

Career Development (50%) 
• Collaborate with the PLA CD HR and co-ordinate the bi-annual Specialist Career Development Committee (CDC) meetings
• Generate/track evaluations and other feedback (e.g., Downward, Upward) on a weekly basis
• Regular and rigorous follow-ups with stakeholders to ensure feedbacks are completed well in-time for CDC meetings
• Ensure timely completion of PIFs and Dossiers on Workday
• Summarize meeting notes in concise meeting minutes for further review
• Work with CD advisors and advisees to ensure 1-on-1 calls implemented prior to and post CDC meeting
• Coordinate with PLA HR team to implement CDC decisions, e.g., change of title/status, change of system record, etc. on Workday
• Coordinate with local HR and Finance teams to implement compensation changes as needed
• Assist with preparation of regular emails about promotions, new starters, organize promotions gifts, etc. for Platinion
• Manage relevant BCG HR database to make sure Specialist related data are up to date
• Maintain CD relevant documentation on CD system in Workday
• Support PLA HR with Year-end bonus process for Platinion
• Prepare reports and presentations as well as analyze data as needed   

YOU'RE GOOD AT
• Organizational and Prioritization skills – an ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize them, and carry them out independently. The role will require you to be proactive to achieve success. Understanding the big picture, getting clear on which activities will make the biggest impact in realizing our commercial priorities. This requires the ability to bridge between pressing needs in our go-to-market strategy and the preferences of individual stakeholders 
• Strong written and oral communication skills - You need to be able to effectively tailor your communications since we work across all levels of our organization and your work may be received by clients. You will need to bring stakeholders on the journey and make ideas become reality 
• Affinity for digital and technology topics: You should genuinely like and be excited by various C&S topics and the way they are approached and dealt with at BCG 
• Stakeholder Management and Building relationships – The success in this role will depend on forming deep, meaningful relationships across the levels and geographies. It will include an ability to generate respect and trust from others. Good judgement, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style. 
• Ability to work independently: Working independently and effectively in a virtual team environment, partnering across functions, geographies, cultures, and staff levels within BCG 
• Learner Centricity: Having a customer-centric attitude especially to ensure that new joiners and learners get an amazing experience 
• High Energy: Being a team player with high motivation, energy, resourcefulness, and a friendly manner 
• Stakeholder Management: Beyond being able to deliver on ideas and manage stakeholders, balance will be crucial. You will need to listen, negotiate, and flex where needed; while also having the stamina and strength to stand your ground on what can be reasonably accomplished.  
• Ability to influence: Persuading, influencing, and negotiating, as appropriate across levels and geographies  
• Strong attention to detail: Ensure all information and communication is accurate and comprehensive

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• Master’s/MBA degree plus minimum 3 years professional experience in Talent Management/Recruitment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• High proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will be part of the Asia Pacific Platinion CD Team. Your direct line manager is the Asia Pacific TDA & Platinion
Business Director. Other key relationships are the PLA AP HR, local System HR and L&D teams