About Korn Ferry Consulting
Our Consulting Line of Business spans 29 Countries across EMEA, working across 6 Major Markets within our 4 main solution areas - Organisational Strategy, Total Reward, Leadership & Development and Assessment & Succession.
About Organisational Strategy
Korn Ferry’s Organizational Strategy team provides end to end support to organizations who want to transform their business. We help them translate their strategy into something they can operationalize, by aligning both the tangible elements of the organization - people, structure and process - and the intangible elements - motivations, relationships and culture. This enables us to anticipate and react to evolving markets, drive true behavioural and organizational change - and make it stick.
At Korn Ferry we work with leaders to first clarify their strategy, then cascade the results into an operating model, organizational structure and processes. We leverage industry-leading tools and methodologies and work collaboratively with leadership to:
- Align leaders around a shared and compelling purpose.
- Clarify the strategy so it's fit-for-purpose and can be implemented.
- Develop an operating model that manages competing priorities and ensures that everything the business does adds value to the bottom line.
- Design a detailed organizational structure that aligns with the operating model and focuses people on doing the right things.
- Develop effective governance processes that help the organization work.
About Work & Career Architecture
Organizations create value by doing work. It is therefore essential for any organization that wants to maximize its value to be able to understand, measure and analyze the work it is doing. We have deep expertise here and own the Korn Ferry Hay Method for job evaluation. The widest used method in the world. Although around for >70 years, the functional area is part of the biggest revolution witnessed so far. As part of Korn Ferry’s digital transformation agenda, all our IP has been integrated into a digital platform called Talent Hub. Work & Career Architecture has its own module within, called KF Architect. Digitization in this respect created a dramatic change in scope, nature and approach of our job framework and job evaluation assignments with clients. Core characteristics for ‘the new world’ are more digital, more integrated with e.g. talent management, more automated. As a result, the work of our consultants changes rapidly from somewhat more single-focus and transactional towards building & delivering integrated, tech-based solutions. Hence the name ‘Work and Career Architecture Consultant’.
About Total Reward
We all know that great work deserves great compensation. But rewarding deserving professionals is becoming increasingly complex. The workforce is more demanding. There is a focus on transparency, not just at executive level but at the workforce level too. New jobs, with no pay precedent, are emerging all the time. And flatter structures and contingent work forces mean career paths are no longer clear. We understand the differing dynamics of compensation markets around the globe and in all sectors. We know current trends, how to create engaging employee value propositions, and have the right rewards and benefits strategy to accelerate sales. We develop flexible and competitive compensation strategies that align employees and senior executives with the business strategy. And we build thoughtful employee engagement programs that attract and engage a diverse workforce and reinforce company culture and goals.
Purpose of the Position
- To deliver organizational strategy, including operating model design, detailed organizational structure design and to be able to develop effective governance processes, as part of project teams, for a variety of clients and industries.
- To Deliver high quality Work and Career Architecture solutions work that meets or exceeds client expectations. Including using our digital platform to do so.
- To provide tailor made Total Reward solutions in line with the client’s organizational strategy (e.g. salary structures, salary increase systems, bonus schemes, benefit policies)
Key Responsibilities
- Help organizations to navigate and implement organizational change and identify opportunities for improvement through assessing organizational structures using analytical tools and techniques.
- Identify, quantify and support delivery of the financial and non-financial benefits of organizational design, being able to manage small projects and/or a work-stream within a larger project.
- Deliver high quality Work and Career Architecture solutions work that meets or exceeds client expectations. Including using our digital platform to do so.
- Carry out job analysis and work measurement to establish relative weight and nature of roles within organisations, shadowing more senior colleagues to develop understanding of organisational design and understanding of how to apply techniques to executive roles.
- Analyse reward data and produce trends and insights reporting, which informs organisations on the most effective approach to managing reward, and peer review work of other colleagues.
- Contribute to the creation of reward strategies and principles, design of pay structures and incentive plans and roll out of governance models to support the implementation of effective reward initiatives.
- May have more substantive conversations with client contacts at manager level and below to explain information provided, clarify requests for information, etc.
- Begin to develop client network, proactively reaching out to clients and prospects to discuss issues and needs and forming productive relationships. May be the primary contact for small clients and/or projects.
- Participate in sales and client planning activities at smaller organizations.
- Support business development by contributing to new business proposals and presentations and taking a role in industry and account teams.
- Identify trends, collate and distribute industry research/analysis as well as enhance your understanding of client and sector issues.
The Candidate
Experience and Professional Qualifications
- Typically, a relevant first (Master’s) degree with several years’ (3-5 years) relevant work experience in organizational design, work & career architecture and/or total rewards, preferably in professional services, transformation or other related role (e.g. internal consultant).
- Experience working independently to apply organizational design, work measurement and/or total rewards methods and tools to address client needs.
- Capable of drafting full project deliverables for review by a lead consultant.
- Able to identify the steps required for a typical organizational design project and understand the interrelationship of different streams of work in a larger project.
- Able to execute standard protocols and customize the approach when appropriate, with input and approval from subject matter experts in the firm.
- Has developed and maintains a general knowledge and understanding of clients and industries to understand the basic drivers of business effectiveness and typical business models.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong conceptual thinking, analytical and project management skills.
- Excellent facilitation, communication and data analysis skills.
- Ability to build excellent client relationships.
- Ability to look at the bigger picture as well as have a keen eye for detail.
- Creative and resolutive approach to problem solving.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity to learn about new businesses, sector trends and solutions.
- Fluency in PowerPoint and Excel. Experience of using organizational analytical tools (e.g. OrgVue, Dynaplan) is desired.
- Fluent in Dutch and/or French, as well as English
The Korn Ferry difference
At Korn Ferry, talent matters. We believe that when people are engaged in the right roles, developed and rewarded, the firm flourishes. Ideas come to life and our business grows. The leaders who will shape tomorrow emerge. We know that the only pathway to greatness is through people.
We place a high value on progressing, developing and nurturing our colleagues from the first day they arrive and throughout the entirety of their career – regardless of their role, line of business or region. We want Korn Ferry to continue to be a premier career destination – a place where each day colleagues are energized, developed, empowered and able to pursue their passions.
Development is however a partnership and because we attract top talent, we are a culture of self-starters who don’t wait for things to happen to them but instead take the initiative to learn and grow. Being insatiably curious and striving to be better today than yesterday are hallmarks of our most successful colleagues.
We expect a lot from our people, but we also believe in giving a lot back. We’re passionate about creating an environment where talent thrives, where excellence is always recognized and rewarded, and where every contribution matters. You’ll be empowered to share your ideas and to follow them through. And because we’re all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development opportunities.
Talent Development
We want to provide you with the opportunities that you need to develop your potential and realize your ambitions. That’s why we’ll make sure you enjoy continuous learning – from your colleagues, from on-the-job experience and from more formal programs. Through the Korn Ferry Institute, you’ll also have access to many highly valuable resources, including the industry’s top intellectual property around talent development.
Benefits
As a global business, our benefits packages can vary from country to country, but we always strive to provide our employees with a variety of high-quality options. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes access to a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life. We provide performance-related cash bonuses, too.
Beyond Belgium
We are a global firm with extensive international networks. Along with access to deep expertise across the globe, our structure provides international opportunities to advance your career and develop new skills and experiences.
Diversity Matters
A commitment to diversity is a commitment to harnessing untapped talents and igniting the human potential. We believe that the strength and value our team brings to clients and KF is a result of our collectively diverse workforce, with diversity of background, experience and perspective.
We are committed to be an inclusive employer and value our people based on their ability to contribute to Korn Ferry’s goals, irrespective of other attributes. We are happy to consider flexible and agile ways of working to help you achieve a balanced lifestyle. As part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so that you understand from them what our culture is like. We also welcome candidates who are returning to work after an extended career break who have previous relevant experience.
Isn’t it time you joined us?
Visit our website www.kornferry.com/careers-uk for more information.
