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Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

LAB HR Senior Director

Amsterdam, Netherlands

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The LAB HR Senior Director will be responsible for Core HR Operations and key HR sub-functions for all staff across the London-Amsterdam-Brussels (LAB) system. You will report to the LAB People & Operations Senior Director and work very closely with the other LAB People leaders of Talent Acquisition, Talent & Performance, BST People, and People Analytics, as well as the Talent Business Partners to deliver the broader People agenda. For the sub-functions in your domain, you will ensure the smooth execution of day-to-day operations, while driving key strategic initiatives. You will have responsibility for all team and budget related topics within your sub-functions.

Manage delivery of General HR (including compensation), Benefits & Wellbeing, Mobility & Immigration and Career Services across LAB, including working with other BCG HR teams for hosted and co-located populations

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General HR
Manage General HR team to cover employee relations, HR policies, security & occupational health, on-boarding and career transition support
Ensure appropriate legal compliance and risk management in place at local level
Ensure employee information and data is managed appropriately and accurately
Ensure appropriate HR guidance and support is provided to Specialty Business and hosted staff in local offices, through linking in with broader HR teams across BCG
Manage, review and deliver LAB compensation strategy, in conjunction with global compensation function
Line manage LAB HR lead
Benefits & Wellbeing
Provide guidance on strategic and operational direction of the Benefits & Wellbeing offering across LAB
Ensure a periodic review and enhancement of the benefits provision for LAB to ensure our offering is competitive, flexible and supports BCG's broader EVP
Line manage the LAB Benefits & Wellbeing lead

Mobility & Immigration
Provide guidance on strategic direction for Mobility across the system, coordinating with Talent Acquisition Senior Director to ensure alignment with overall capacity planning
Manage Immigration policy and escalations as required by geo
Line manage the LAB Mobility & Immigration lead
Career Services across LAB
Provide guidance on strategic direction for career services function, working with the team on topics like career coaching offering, matching/placement, ensuring close coordination with General HR / career transition support
Foster links to Alumni Relations and PA priority clients, working closley with PA Talent Partners
Line manage the LAB Career Services lead
In addition, you will lead further integration and collaboration across all functions within Core HR, on a functional as well as organizational level. You will work closely with the LAB People & Operations Senior Director to define the strategic agenda for Core HR and execute against this vision. You will identify opportunities to drive improvement in the model, both operational and strategic, and lead change initiatives to achieve these improvements.
YOU'RE GOOD AT

Deploying technical / functional expertise, customer and business focus together with an understanding of the consulting business and the nature of work we do with clients
Problem-solving, analytics and decision-making, with a 'can do', pioneering attitude and tenacity to find solutions to drive change
Displaying clarity and professionalism in communication, interpersonal, teaming and leadership skills
Building strong relationships and collaboration/consensus across teams and decision makers
Displaying patience, maturity and sensitivity to listen to and deal with complex or emotional issues
Maintaining exemplary order and organization across concurrent and complex processes
Embodying professional, impartial and confidential attitude with strong values and ethics

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

Extensive management experience across range of HR functions
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience including 6 to 7 years of management experience, ideally in an international professional services firm
HR qualifications and international work experience are a value-add
Excellent English skills (verbal and written communication)

YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will report into the LAB People & Operations Senior Director. You will have line responsibility for a team of Managers across Geos and a visible senior leadership role within the People team

Client-provided location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job ID: Boston_Consulting_Group-23127BR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Sabbatical
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)