HR Technology & Transformation, Workforce Director

Description

Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let's see where your talent could take you.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - People and Organisation

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness.

In change management and communications at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate organisational change and effectively communicate with stakeholders. You will work closely with clients to develop change management strategies, assess change readiness, and design communication plans to support successful change initiatives. Your work will provide guidance on employee engagement, training, and cultural transformation to drive organisational adoption and minimise resistance.

Our Workforce Consulting team leads in aligning people strategies with business goals to drive sustainable growth and transformation. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with clients to tackle complex challenges and deliver enduring value. Our Workforce team is growing and we’re currently seeking an experienced Director in HR Technology and Transformation. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for advising and managing effective HRIS implementations and other workforce technology tools that support our clients across various sectors. 

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of:

You will work and lead teams, playing a key role in helping our clients solve complex HR Technology and Transformation problems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Leading client engagement teams and working with a variety of clients to drive HR technology, strategy and transformation for HR functions across industries

• Lead and collaborate with Alternative Delivery Models (ADM) and HR Shared Services (HRSS) frameworks to enhance service delivery models 

• Leading and managing end-to-end HR Technology and Transformation engagements, ensuring alignment with client objectives and PwC methodologies 

• Supporting clients to develop and implement strategies to enhance and optimise HR processes, technology, systems and organisational design 

• Collaborating with clients to assess current HR capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and design future-state HR models 

• Integrate cutting-edge technology that supports and elevates HR functions, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives 

• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex change concepts specifically within HR technology implementation, and supporting clients with change management activities for these projects 

• Leading and managing HR cloud technology implementation projects (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or Workday) and enabling data analytics following the implementation 

• Collaboratively work with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver complex problems with a key focus on benefits realisation and sustained value creation 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters 

• Anticipate stakeholder needs, developing and discussing potential solutions pre-emptively

• Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous feedback

• Contribute to business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client presentations 

• Develop and successfully managing project budgets and commercials 

• Identifying and resolving risks and issues throughout programme delivery. 

• Handling a multi-tasking environment, meeting deadlines, and working with a wide range of internal external stakeholders

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong business development acumen 

• Strategic thinking and leadership

• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations 

• Client and Stakeholder Management 

• Supply technical knowledge in HR Technology and Transformation 

• Ability to lead and manage inter-disciplinary teams 

• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and collaborators to build trust 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse and interpret data 

• A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 

• Proficient use of the Microsoft suite of applications and tools like power BI 

• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience leading and implementing a HR Technology or Transformation project (e.g. SAP, Workday or Oracle or other Tier two solutions) 

• A recognised University Degree, preferably in HRM and a minimum of [10+] years of experience in HR Technology, Transformation, or HR consulting, with a proven track record of managing complex projects 

• A good understanding of Irish employment law and its implications for HR practices 

• Strong project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong understanding of HR processes, systems, and technologies, including HRIS, talent management, and workforce analytics 

• In depth knowledge of HR strategies, processes and best practices with experience leading and managing HR transformation projects, Alternative Delivery models, Shared services and offshore centres

• Proficiency in leveraging HR technologies including HRIS to optimise HR functions 

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor. Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to clients and teams. 

• Proven leadership ability to mentor and develop junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive change. 

• Experience in consulting or professional services is highly desirable 

• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior team members 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPD) are a plus 

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level. 

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html). 

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/) 

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie. 

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you! 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Change Impact Analysis, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Communications Management, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Corporate Communications, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Engagement Strategies, Human Capital Initiatives, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Issue Management {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.

Job ID:644287WD

Location:Dublin

Line of Service:Advisory

Specialism:Advisory - People and Organisation