Global Performance Assessment Specialist - 12 month FTC

Job Description

• This is an exciting opportunity to work within the PA Talent team and play a pivotal role within the Performance and Reward cycle for PA globally
• As the Global Performance Appraisal Specialist (GPAS), you will lead all our people through the entire performance review cycle, maximising its value
• You are the lynchpin of this process and work hand in hand with key HR stakeholders, leaders of the Capability Streams, GTMs and Functions, and our Performance Appraisal Coordinator PAC community to ensure this fundamental mechanism for development runs efficiently for both individuals being reviewed and for those driving it for their teams
• You will also work in partnership with the HR Reward team at the end of the Performance cycle where you will spend time supporting the team
• As our performance approach continues to evolve, you will be key in supporting and implementing changes, providing further opportunities for personal growth and development.

Key deliverables

Your key deliverables will be leading on key activities of our performance cycle which are:

• Goal Setting
• Mid Year communications/reporting
• Promotion – Talent pools/identification
• Year end coordination across the firm to deliver the process from start to finish
• Partner goals coordination and reporting
• Collation of mid year and year end Partner feedback
• Supporting Reward with Performance data

You will take responsibility for the following below to support the above activities:

• Organisation, communication, processing and analysing sensitive data
• Scheduling and coordination of all performance/promotion reviews
• Communicating with senior stakeholders across the firm throughout the cycle, guiding and advising them on performance/promotions process
• Leading and driving the PAC and HRBP community on changes/process and timings
• Utilising our performance system Workday, to facilitate our performance approach
• Responding to questions/queries daily
• Ad-hoc reporting
• Working and supporting the Reward team to support the Year End bonus/salary process

Position Requirements

• Do you enjoy fast paced project work with a people focus?
• Do you combine high energy and enthusiasm with calm reassurance and forensic attention to detail?
• Do you thrive under pressure and when collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams?
• Do you excel when every day is different, and are you recognised as an SME?

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven time manager with excellent prioritisation
• Ability to apply innovative solutions to overcome constraints
• Resilient and adaptable, flexible in style
• Understanding of performance management, process management and project management
• Evidenced ability to lead others and communicate professionally
• High quality writing and drafting skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; experience in handling large data sets and using complex Excel formulas (preferable)
• Proactive and personable collaboration style that creates a strong and broad network
• HR experience within the performance space (preferable)

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

Additional Information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) 

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on [email protected] 

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