LAB BST Talent Director

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What You'll Do

Please Note this is a 12-month Maternity Cover

The LAB BST Talent Director (MSD3) will be responsible for Business Services Team FTE planning, operating model and talent management across the London-Amsterdam-Brussels (LAB) system. You will report to the LAB People & Operations Senior Director and work very closely with the other LAB People leaders of Talent Acquisition, Talent & Performance, Core HR, and People Analytics to deliver the broader People agenda.

Lead Business Services Team talent management, FTE planning, and operating model
• Chair the BST Development Committees for LAB and ensure links in place to ensure calibration
• Working with Finance, manage total BST headcount in LAB system
• Manage mid-year and year-end comp and bonus process
• Ensure LAB BST Talent structure develops to meet future business needs, is effective and efficient and that appropriate consultation happens with staff and the business where required
• Oversee BST Recruiting, including working with other businesses or search capabilities as needed, aligning with the global TA function to deliver best possible talent deployment
• Promote forward looking career development processes and practices for our staff, including line manager upskilling & talent management in conjunction with the HR and L&D teams
• Oversee communication to and engagement with BST staff to support BST EVP initiatives
• Promote a positive and inclusive work culture to drive employee engagement and retention
• Line manage, coach, and develop a small team of BST talent professionals across LAB

In addition, you will work closely with the LAB People & Operations Senior Director to execute the strategic agenda for BST Talent, also working with the other system SD/XD cohort. You will lead change initiatives to drive improvement in the model, both operational and strategic.

YOU’RE GOOD AT
• Deploying technical / functional expertise, along with strong customer and business focus, while understanding the consulting business and the nature of work we do with clients
• Problem-solving, analytics and decision-making, with a ‘can do’, pioneering attitude and tenacity to find solutions to drive change
• Displaying clarity and professionalism in communication, interpersonal, teaming and leadership skills
• Building strong relationships and collaboration/consensus across teams and decision makers
• Displaying patience, maturity and sensitivity to listen to and deal with complex or emotional issues
• Maintaining exemplary order and organisation across concurrent and complex processes
• Embodying professional, impartial and confidential attitude with strong values and ethics

What You'll Bring
• Management experience across range of HR / talent functions
• At least 8-10 years of relevant professional experience including management experience, ideally in an international professional services firm
• HR qualifications and international work experience are a value-add
• Excellent English skills (verbal and written communication)

Who You'll Work With

You will report into the LAB People & Operations Senior Director. You will have a visible senior leadership role within the People team

Additional info

This role is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

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