Boston Consulting Group
EMESA People PA Manager (10-month cover)
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Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation—inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
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What You'll Do
Please note this is a 10-month temporary role.
The EMESA People PA Manager is part of the EMESA People PA Team. Each of the team members acts as People PA Manager for 2 PAs, all on EMESA level, and thus each works closely with different R-PALs and PA Leadership Teams. Together as a team they collaborate by defining common approaches to the responsibilities described below, by establishing relationships with the central functions (CD, Staffing, Finance, Analytics, etc.), by sharing Best Practices, and by implementing new people-related approaches and strategies on EMESA level.
The EMESA People PA Manager is working closely with the R-PAL and the Regional Leadership Team of their 2 PAs, to help define and deliver the People Agenda for the 2 PAs on Regional level, based on each PA’s plans and pyramid implications. The People PA Manager collaborates with the local and regional HR functions (EH Recruiting, Staffing, Career Development, ECT) and with the PA (Regional PA Manager, GPMD) to deliver on the defined priorities. The EMESA People PA Manager will be expected to dedicate 50% of their time to each of the PAs covered.
Key activities include:
- Partner with the R-PAL and the PA Leadership Team to define and drive the PA People Plan and resulting People Agenda for the PA, based on growth ambitions, PA priorities, and pyramid & gap analyses
- Act as discussion partner for the R-PAL, the PA People MDP, the D&I MDP, the PA Nodes and the Sector/Topic Leaders regarding all people-related projects and initiatives of the PA on Regional level
- Hold the PA Nodes accountable for strong people pyramids in their systems, manage the MDP Pipeline by leading the discussions with the R-PAL, System Nodes and other relevant stakeholders
- Strengthen the PA on EMESA level by creating EMESA-wide transparency on the availability pipeline, people pipeline, and PA topic expertise for Lead Affiliated PPPLs and ECTers
- Work with analytics teams to prepare analyses and reports, e.g. performance reporting on key PA People KPI's, PA-specific People Survey result analysis, etc., and facilitate the related discussions
- Initiate, lead and/or support special People projects for the PA and act as sparring partner for all people topics for the PA
- Coordinate the efforts on PA D&I initiatives, including Gender metrics, W@PA Network, review of W pipeline
- Prepare and facilitate PA leadership team calls/meetings, take the lead on tailored people initiatives, present PA people topics to PA leadership, summarize findings and ensure that actions are followed up on as agreed
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What You'll Bring
YOU’RE GOOD AT
- Excellent English language skills
- Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage with all levels of seniority (many on MDP level)
- Individual thinker who can push back on senior stakeholders when needed
- Strong business judgment with a high level of pragmatism
- Strong presence and a high level of maturity
- Effective communicator—written and verbal
- Ability to maintain discretion when needed
- Entrepreneurial mindset to proactively drive new ideas & activities
- Ability to prioritize and to tolerate ambiguity
- A rigorous and analytical approach to the different subjects, notably the planning process
- Strong analytical skills and big picture thinking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple parallel tasks
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
- Master's degree preferred
- Significant BCG experience required. Candidates may come from a range of backgrounds including People & HR, Talent Management, Staffing, Career Development, Recruiting, Business Management, or the Consulting Team (typically at Consultant/Project Leader level or equivalent).
Who You'll Work With
BCG’s HR team works to attract, develop, excite, deploy, and retain the best people in the market. Those in human resources jobs manage the life cycle of all BCG employees—from hiring top talent and developing their skills to rewarding their contributions and supporting career progression and mobility.
Additional info
Additional info:
- You will be based in: Munich, Milan, London, Madrid or Paris (other EMESA locations may be considered, subject to hosting approval)
- You will be traveling: 10%
- Your employee type: Temporary
- Your job type: Regular
Additional info for Milan internal applicants only:
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an essential role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we generally operate on a hybrid model, with office presence shaped by business needs, team norms, and local policies and practices. We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.
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Compensation Information:
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, and a market-leading benefits package described below. Our Reward Philosophy is to take a holistic approach to offer a comprehensive package which includes market-competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus and strong benefits that are locally relevant and support both physical and mental health. Our philosophy drives our actions and aims at being competitive, fair and easy for employees to understand. We are committed to ensuring that BCG is the best place for you to thrive and grow.
The annual base salary range for this role if hosted in Milan is EUR56,000 – EUR65,000
This is an estimated range. Any final offer would be based on objective, role-related criteria such as your relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills. Employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.
BCG offers a best-in-class benefits package designed to provide comprehensive care and meaningful support to you and your family. Benefits may vary based on role, contract type, and eligibility criteria.
Our benefits include:
- Health insurance: comprehensive medical coverage for employees with the option to extend coverage to eligible family members.
- Meal vouchers and corporate discounts: daily meal allowance and access to a range of partner discounts.
- Life / Accident / Disability Insurance for employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential psychological, legal, and financial support services.
- Well-being initiatives: programs supporting physical health, mental well-being, and family needs.
- Flexible benefits / Welfare: an annual flexible benefits allowance that can be used for eligible services such as education, health, transport, and leisure activities.
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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