Global Performance Appraisal Specialist
PA Consulting
Location: Greater London
Job Type: Full time
Posted
Company Description
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.
As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are 3,300 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics.
PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.
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
Qualifications
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?
More about you
Highly organised and has a structured approach to work
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)
Additional Information
Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Company pension scheme
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Life and Income protection insurance
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
- Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance)
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com