Requisition id
2995
Country united states of america state/province new jersey city princeton about us
Korn ferry is a global organizational consulting firmWe help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performanceWe work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilitiesWe help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to lifeAnd we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.
Our 8,600 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countriesWe offer five core solutions:
Organizational strategy
Assessment and succession
Talent acquisition
Leadership development
Rewards and benefits
Job description
Position summary
This role sits within korn ferry’s culture, change and communication practiceIn this practice, we provide 360 support for an organization’s change in business strategy that creates belief, alignment and adoptionOur human-centric approach to change management is focused on inspiring people through purpose, demonstrating empathy for those impacted, building trust through transparency and communication, and inviting participation and co-creation every step of the wayKorn ferry’s unique advantage is that we understand human motivation and can help leaders to shift mindsets and behaviors, and at the same time we have the breadth of expertise to sustain behavior change through rewards, operating model and job design.
As an associate partner within this practice you will work closely with colleagues in the leading and managing of complex, custom and multi work-stream solutions that meet and exceed client expectationsThis is the level for seasoned professionals capable of conversing confidently and fluidly with executive level clients on all of their business issues and harnessing the full power of the kf enterprise and our offerings to co-create effective and profitable solutions.
Primary responsibilities
Develop profitable business with key clients through effective client relationship building, account team leadership and impactful collaboration with colleagues across the kf enterprise, including internationally.
Set standards for and manage account team performance to manage client expectations and enhance satisfaction.
Lead and expand existing portfolio of client relationships with senior human resources (hr) and business leaders to increase opportunities to further impact the client’s business successEnsure project members are sufficiently enabled to meet client expectationsLead the assessment and measurement of the impact of our work on our clients business.
Lead opportunities that span multiple service lines and/or geographiesSeen as the key architect of strategies for business development, managing other resources to accomplish this.
Maintain an appropriate mix of repeat and new business, proactively leveraging relationships to gain entry into new and grow existing accountsPosition kf in the marketplace through contributions to offerings/thought capital development and generating market awareness.
Lead research, analysis and interpretation on client / sector business issues, performance, client competitor performance etcWith a view to identifying possible opportunitiesPartner with colleagues and clients to develop thought leadership and/or researchLeverage insights to define, recommend and /or co-create strategic solutions for clients.
Develop hypotheses about client business issues based on sound analysis plus client, sector and industry know howManage relationships with top thought leaders in their field globally, developing networks of influence that greatly increase opportunities for kf and move the firm to the forefront of leadership in the fieldSpeak at national or international forums in their area(s) of expertise, enhancing the kf brandLead and/or contribute to thought leadership and /or researchPlans for resource needs and implements strategies to ensure kf resources are used effectively to meet client needs.
Manages colleagues of all levels/expertise areas and from different offices/countries to deliver client workActively seek opportunities to support the development of colleagues through many and various means.
Develop a strong internal brand and international network and participate as a cooperative and proactive team member.
Possess exceptional depth and breadth across all korn ferry advisory offerings, view business issues from multiple expertise angles and leverage deep expertise to offer commercial propositions and solutions that integrate across the business and involve inter-practice approaches not obvious to others.
Continue to deepen and broaden own consulting skills, business understanding and expertise to enable an expanded viewpoint on issues impacting our clients.
Education, experience, & other qualifications
Bachelors degree plus 12+ years experience in change management/cultural transformation gained in a consultancy or secondarily an hr function in progressively larger and more complex/high impact client situations.
Track record of leading large engagements and growing/expanding relationships with clients.
Demonstrate a strong “outside-in” orientation, driving the development of industry-specific or client-specific products and services to meet emerging business needs, leveraging practice and industry experts and in alignment with global initiatives.
Korn ferry is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer - minority/female/disability/ veteranAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you currently work for korn ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within korn ferry to use the careers siteIf you accept such a position, your benefits programs and human resources policies may changePlease consult with your hr contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and hr policies applicable to that position.
