Human Resources Specialist - Professional Development & Coaching

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
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Human Resources develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations.
Professional Development Coach
We seek an experienced HR professional for a Program Lead position in our New York office. The Program Lead is an exciting role for ZS North America that will be responsible for serving as the professional growth and development lead of junior consultants (entry level and lateral hires) across business tracks and designated east coast regional offices. This position is a hybrid role focusing on leading key 'people' functions: learning and development champion, performance and career coaching, people development lead and employee engagement steward. The position will report to the Regional HR Lead and will work closely with key business leaders to shape and cultivate the program.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and managing junior Consultants for designated ZS east coast offices, to include:

• Support ongoing coaching, career planning, staffing guidance and developmental counseling for assigned offices / groups;
• Implement and partner with ZS team to support first year (1Y) program curriculum; including preparation and facilitation of monthly roundtable discussions, leveraging internal experts, to bring the best to the teams' learning and onboarding experience;
• Responsible implementing and overall refinement of broader EXPdn program. Will work with ZS leadership team to refine program elements and ensure strong participant experience while meeting business goals;
• Ensure program participants undertake and fulfill learning objectives associated with core competencies / curriculum necessary for accelerated learning and career progression
• Maintains regular touchpoints with cohort participants and appropriately liaise with key business and HR teams as necessary, e.g., project managers to ensure performance feedback is shared and ongoing coaching is provided
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business, HR Leads and learning team to support ongoing active training and strong employee engagement;
• Maintain a healthy culture amongst program participates that values and reinforces key aspects of the wider ZS culture and core values (honesty, integrity, accountability, quality, innovation and collaboration);
• Support various projects and initiatives that support onboarding and development of the cohort group.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred);
• 8 to 10 years relevant work experience, multinational/global professional services required;
• True passion for people development and engagement;
• Ability to frequently travel regionally across east coast corridor; mostly day trips;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage large scale learning programs;
• Demonstrated ability to manage individuals and teams;
• Experience building strong relationships with remote and junior team members;
• Experience in interfacing with international audiences and cross-office teams;
• Ability to proactively and continually collaborate with colleagues (business/HR) to ensure timely, efficient, and accurate deliverables;
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with all levels of the organization;
• Should have the ability to create and deliver presentations to large audiences;
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task while working against tight timelines;
• Attention to detail and commitment to get things done;

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 or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.
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