Resource Manager - Competency Centre - Assurance - Bradford / Leeds
- Recruiter
- PWC-1
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 03 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 28 Jan 2019
- Sectors
- Human Resources
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An opportunity has arisen to join the Distributed Delivery Model (DDM) Resource Management team as a Manager focusing primarily on Nexus PwC's Competency Centre. At PwC we are designing an operating model where we'll improve quality, deliver outstanding value to our clients, and create a better experience for our people - Nexus is a fundamental cornerstone to deliver this. This role will be based in Leeds / Bradford and will be a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave.The key responsibilities of this role
Manage the team by optimising headcount, manage/oversee joiners, leavers and secondments, increasing utilisation and being aware of the impact on employee engagement
Delivering the manpower and resourcing plan by having a deep understanding of portfolio growth plans and headcount required to support these; balancing these with the needs of the individual
Conducting regular portfolio reviews to ensure maximum utilisation, development and fair allocation of work for each individual
Provide a suite of Management Information (MI) to forecast revenue, spot trends, make connections and identify opportunities to improve profitability
Share knowledge, best practice and network with your colleagues across the business and Resource Management Function
Line Manage a small group of Resource Officers
Engage and promote the use of key resourcing systems including TalentLink, Finder and GFS to enable effective resourcing decisions
Deployment and Manpower Planning
Influence and drive the mobility agenda in the business unit
Look for deployment opportunities and build relationships across all lines of service
Managing people and their development
Conflict resolution
Project management and organisation skills
Relationship Skills including communicating and Influencing -
Developing and sustaining long term relationships with key stakeholders in the business, Resource Management and other operational areas
Communicate with impact using different communication styles
Understand the firm-wide strategy, business and resource management strategy and know how to apply it Input to the Resourcing objectives and vision for the business unit/line of service
Influencing and creating a vision for change by championing the delivery of change
Delivering outcomes that build relationships by taking into account the different needs of multiple stakeholders; balancing the needs of individuals and those of the business
Anticipating and recognising when conflict may occur and work to resolve these through supporting and escalating if required
Developing and driving solutions to improve profitability of clients and PwC
Using data and Management Information (MI), networking internally and externally to advise the business on resourcing options and solutions that help to drive growth and profitability
Network internally and externally to understand current trends, best practice and innovations
Leading the team by co-ordinating resources to achieve a defined end result
Developing yourself by seeking opportunities that stretch and challenge
Coaching and developing others in the team by providing quality, real time feedback
To enable us to deliver our strategy, we want to attract managers from varying backgrounds and industries who have experience in:
Delivering business outcomes in a fast paced and changing environment
Negotiating with senior stakeholders to deliver resourcing and strategic requirements
Using a commercial mind-set and business acumen, including the use of Management Information to inform decision making
Be a trusted advisor who provides balanced and pragmatic advice around manpower planning and resource management
Liaising, influencing and challenging effectively to build relationships at all levels and with multiple stakeholders
Coaching and supporting Resourcing team members
Internal firm services
In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. Internal firm services is a network of specialist support professionals and includes marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.
The skills we look for in future employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.
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Diversity
We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
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