MANAGER - PEOPLE CONSULTING - PAYROLL - EY GDS JOB DETAILS | EY

EY- GDS Mexico – People Consulting, Payroll – Manager Managing global workforce in today’s fast changing and highly disrupted environment is becoming increasingly complex.
As member of our People Consulting practice, you’ll be part of a team that support clients in aligning their HR function with the Organizational plans while keeping employee experience as one of the core considerations.
When you join us, you will gain cross functional, multi industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction.
The opportunity We are looking for Managers with expertise in Payroll to join the People Consulting team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the People Consulting team.
Your Key Responsibilities.
•    Grow the GDS payroll consulting practice through strong collaboration and relationship building with EY global offices.
•    Implement and execute internal processes to ensure achievement of metrics on productivity, utilization, head count growth and penetration •    Ensure quality of delivery and all aspects of operational management.
Manage engagement risk, project economics, manage escalations and ensure effective planning and budgeting •    Develop thought leadership, collateral, tools, techniques, methodologies to build and enhance payroll offering within the practice •    Provide expertise and direction to the team on client engagements involving Payroll service areas (Payroll Inputs, Gross to Net processing, Payroll remittances, Garnishments, Workforce management, etc.).
•    Design of payroll delivery options (consolidation of multiple payrolls, vendor advisory, shared service centre development, use of technology to generate efficiencies), and payroll transition management •    Perform role of counsellor and coach, define and set goals, conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing learning and development of the team  •    Implement strong people practices and policies; provide counselling support to individuals in the team for their learning and development, performance management and career growth •    Drive effective client communication, cadence and build relations with client and project counterparts across global locations.
Ensure to obtain excellent feedback from the client and global project counterparts  Skills and attributes for success.
•    High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment •    Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive •    Strong communication and presentation skills •    Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity •    High energy levels, agility and adaptability •    Open to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines.
To qualify for the role, you must have •     years of experience in Payroll operations and consulting domain  •    Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in global payroll advisory •    Master’s degree in Finance/HR or full time MBA •    Work experience in payroll implementation and transformation programs and working as part of a global distributed team  •    Strong understanding of 1 or more payroll technology systems – ADP, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.
•    Experience in managing large teams as well as multiple engagements simultaneously •    Providing advice and guidance on client projects in subject matter areas Ideally, you’ll also have •    Technical proficiencies in payroll; take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex global payroll client challenges •    Led payroll project work streams from planning through to implementation – managing project resources and budgets effectively •    Exposure to Workforce Management tools such as Kronos and other similar time & attendance tools  •    Supported other regions in client pursuit activities in the payroll space by developing proposals and presentations •    Ability to review current processes to identify key metrics to evaluate operational performance compared to internal performance objectives and Payroll industry leading practices benchmarks •    Facilitated clients in movement of the payroll delivery to a 3rd party outsource provider - developing a strong governance model to drive the vendor performance and delivery of services •    Experience of working with the global payroll vendors such as ADP, RAMCO, etc •    Project management •    FPC/CPP/PMP and other payroll related certifications will be an added advantage •    Experience of working with a Big 4 consulting firm What we look for •    Professionals who are independent, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented and able to provide a high level of customer satisfaction through the delivery of world-class support services.
Apart from day-to-day activities, the candidate is expected to be involved in strategic planning to grow the team.
•    Technical experts with commercial acumen, relevant experiences and high degree of enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving environment  •    Professionals who are willing to work in an environment of continual professional development, drive to take on new responsibilities and projects and work experiences with clients across geographies What working at EY offers At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects.
Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development.
We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan.
You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments.
Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.
Plus, we offer.
•    Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around •    Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career •    The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world.
That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.
Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by a reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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