Manager HR

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities 

As a Manager People Consulting, you’ll be part of the People Consulting team. In our team we focus on the following competencies: Change Management, HR Transformation, Leadership & Culture, HR Technology, Talent & Skills and AI Adoption & AI for HR. As a manager in our team you’ll mainly focus on one of these competencies. In this role, you’ll be responsible for: 

• Delivering complex transformation programs to a successful conclusion, with a focus on organization, processes, and people. This includes digital transformations, reorganizations, implementations, and process improvements. 

• Managing complex projects end-to-end, from planning through implementation, ensuring that resources are deployed in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Building strong connections with clients and proactively developing and maintaining long-term relationships, while identifying and leveraging commercial opportunities. 

• Driving stakeholder alignment and buy-in for impactful transformation initiatives. 

• Coaching and developing teams and colleagues, and acting as a role model within the organization. 

• Contributing to the continuous improvement and development of our products and services, particularly in the area of your specialization. 
   

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office 

Your team  

The People Consulting department consists of 40 professionals who have at least one thing in common. We have a human-centric mindset and put humans at the center of our engagements to make a lasting impact for our clients. We closely work together across our competences to make a lasting client impact. The competencies within our team are Change management, HR Transformation, Leadership & Culture, HR Technology, Talent & Skills and AI Adoption & AI for HR.   

 
As we continue to grow, we are expanding our team beyond Amsterdam and are now looking for colleagues in Eindhoven. You will be one of the first in this location, offering a unique opportunity to help shape and build our presence there. While you will be part of our established People Consulting team in Amsterdam, your day-to-day (client) work will primarily take place in the Eindhoven region. At the same time, staying connected is key: you will join the full team in Amsterdam at least once a month for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team building, ensuring you remain closely integrated with your colleagues. 

Your office 

Eindhoven 

Our office in Eindhoven is located in the heart of the innovative Brainport region, where technology, collaboration and social impact come together. The office is within walking distance of Eindhoven Central Station and is known for its open atmosphere, short lines of communication and typical Brabant warmth. 

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution 

• An academic background and 6–9 years of experience in leading transformation that involve multiple people-domains related to our competences (e.g. Change Management, HR-transformation, Leadership & Culture, Digital-HR, Talent & Skills, AI Adoption & AI in HR) 

• Proven experience in leading and delivering large-scale projects and transformation programs in a consulting/project environment 

• Excellent command of Dutch (preferred) and English, both written and spoken 

• Results-driven, with the confidence to challenge the status quo 

• Commercial experience in building sustainable client relationships, identifying and leveraging opportunities, and translating client needs into effective solutions 

• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate business challenges into people-centered solutions 

• Experience and/or curiosity in how to deploy AI within people related processes 

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment 

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development). 

• You’ll receive a contract for 40 hours. 

• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance. 

• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days. 

• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app. 

• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office. 

• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad. 

• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones. 

• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses. 

• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions. 

• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work. 

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here. 

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process 

 

For this vacancy, we ask you to upload a motivation letter along with your CV. This gives you the opportunity to show us your drive, motivation, and personality. At EY, we support the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, as long as your own tone and unique personality remain visible. 

Our first contact: After your application, our recruiter will call you within 5 days for a short introduction. We’ll explore whether the role could be a good match. 

First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have. 

Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow. 

We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY! 

Research shows that women are less likely to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything. 

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