PWC

Human Capital Manager, Consulting

PWC$84K — $134K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a matrix organization
  • Undergraduate degree with ongoing learning; HR certifications preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of HR management areas like employee relations and talent management
  • Proven track record of building trust with leaders and delivering exceptional service
  • Excellent project management abilities, capable of balancing strategic and operational tasks
  • Strong coaching skills with a focus on managing stakeholder expectations
  • Fast learner with strong technical skills, open to incorporating next-gen HR innovations

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HCBP Managers to enhance learning across service lines
  • Coach partners and staff on performance and employee relations
  • Manage complex employee relations cases independently
  • Provide strategic HR advice to ensure alignment with policies
  • Analyze trends to inform HC strategy and improve employee experience
  • Ensure accurate handling of employee relations concerns
  • Work with CoEs on employee issues and solutions
  • Support various people-related matters like terminations and absence management
  • Drive projects linked to performance processes and talent initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
  • Supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and trust
  • Access to Centers of Excellence for specialized support
  • Involvement in high-impact projects that shape the HR landscape
  • Working in a dynamic team environment focused on problem-solving
Full Job Description
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
As a Human Capital (HC) Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues and support our people experience. Working closely with staff and Partners, you'll help guide and coach on challenging and sensitive situations they need support with.

The Opportunity:

As a Human Capital Manager, Consulting, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that'll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn't limited to:

  • Collaborating as part of a team of HCBP Managers with responsibilities to drive cross-LoS learning and continuity
  • Coaching partners and staff to strengthen leadership effectiveness through education and training, consulting on performance and employee relations issues, and fostering trust to promote an engaging people experience and a culture of trusted leadership
  • Independently managing complex employee relations matters, including data breaches, personal relationships, work refusals, wellness discussions, and other high-risk cases, requiring specialized expertise and deep knowledge of the firm's Code of Conduct and Human Capital (HC) policies
  • Acting as a subject matter expert, providing strategic advice and coaching on employment-related issues to employees and Coaches, ensuring consistency and alignment with governing regulations and firm policies
  • Identifying trends and delivering insights to LoS HCBP Senior Managers to inform HC strategy and enhance the overall people experience
  • Promoting a seamless and consistent experience for employees and People Managers in handling employee relations concerns, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date information
  • Collaborating with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) within and outside HC, including Ethics, OGC, Experienced Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility, on employee concerns and issue resolution
  • Supporting additional people matters such as involuntary terminations, absence management, budget escalations (e.g., retention bonuses, ad hoc salary reviews) and managing escalations from the Ops Excellence team
  • Driving cross-LoS and LoS projects, including mid-year reviews, key talent mapping, year-end performance processes, and campus rehiring initiatives


What You'll Bring:
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

  • Relevant experience in a series of progressive HR roles, ideally within a professional services firm/matrix organization
  • An undergraduate degree with demonstrated on-going learning efforts (Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) designations are an asset
  • An in-depth understanding of human resources management: employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, talent management, staff development, and their link to business strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage trusting relationships with key leaders and internal business Partners with a commitment to exceptional client service
  • Excellent project management and prioritization skills in managing multiple deadlines and complex projects. Able to move effortlessly between strategic topics and day-to-day HC activities
  • Proven ability to coach senior individuals and influence as appropriate to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure successful outcomes
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to assess situations strategically, navigate new and changing situations, and develop a collaborative approach
  • Fast learner, strong technical skills, and open to implementing next generation HR skills (process automation, people/data analytics, Generative AI, and other digital skills)
  • Open to new ways of doing things and continuous improvement


This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $84,800 - $134,800. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

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, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Confidential Information Handling, Conflict Resolution, Coordinating Staff, Creativity, Data Quality, Documentation Administration, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Data Management, Employee Engagement Strategies, Employee Life Cycle, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, HR Software, Human Resources (HR) Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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