Senior Talent Associate Strategy & Transformation The Talent & Learning Expertise Center is a global team of professionals with deep expertise in talent, learning, and organizational development. We enable clients in the identification, management, development, and nurturing of their talent, ensuring organizations thrive in a demanding, fast-changing workplace.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as an Associate Consultant. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored Talent and Learning (T&L) solutions. The ideal candidate will possess people and project leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity for developing keen business insights.
What you'll do Assess Client Needs: Lead thorough assessments to identify and scope client requirements in the T&L domain, noting challenges and objectives.Communicate with Clients: Ensure clear and timely client communications, either directly or through junior team members, throughout the project lifecycle.Liaise with ZS Client Teams: Establish connections with ZS client teams to leverage internal resources, expertise, and best practices that enhance project outcomes.Develop Custom T&L Offerings for Clients: Interpret insights from client interactions to develop customized T&L solutions that meet specific business requirements.Manage Projects: Take a lead role in project execution, including planning, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks to ensure timely and successful delivery.Develop Others: Delegate tasks and monitor the work of others to deliver client and internal projects.Develop T&L Digital Assets: Assist in the design and development of digital assets, including reviewing quality of databases, tools, and platforms related to T&L solutions.Assist in Business Development Efforts: Prepare proposal materials for client presentations to support the growth of the T&L portfolio. Help develop POVs (points of view) on T&L offerings.Create High-Quality Materials: Develop sophisticated presentations, comprehensive reports, and other high-impact client deliverables that effectively communicate strategic insights, actionable recommendations, and compelling value propositions.Support Innovation Initiatives: Maintain a keen awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to provide strategic insights and ideas that foster continuous innovation and organizational improvement.What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design, or a related field (Master's degree preferred but not required)5+ years of relevant post-collegiate job experience in consulting, project management, or client-facing roles, preferably in the T&L industryStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholdersAbility to delegate and monitor the work of othersProven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results within scope, schedule, and budget constraintsCreative and conceptual thinking skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management toolsSelf-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvementStrong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workFlexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentJoin Our Team: If you are passionate about delivering value to clients, driving innovation, and collaborating with talented professionals, we invite you to apply for the Talent & Learning Associate Consultant position. Join us in shaping the future of Talent & Learning and making a meaningful impact on our clients' businesses.
Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying? At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application: Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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