Senior Consultant – People Consulting

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The opportunity

Join EY Consulting as a Senior Consultant specializing in HR consulting services. In this role, you will participate in consulting businesses on various HR-related issues, conducting labor market studies, ensuring you stay current with the latest trends and practices in personnel management. You will engage in interesting projects with leading private and state-owned companies, as well as government bodies and institutions across Azerbaijan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

This position offers extensive opportunities for career growth and professional development within an international team that values innovation and knowledge sharing.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients to support new opportunities and ongoing engagements.
• Contribute expertise in HR consulting projects and lead workstreams within the broader projects across HR, workforce strategy, or organizational development.
• Conduct research, diagnostics, interviews, workshops, and data analyses to develop insights and recommendations.
• Create high‑quality deliverables (reports, presentations, etc.) that meet consulting standards and client requirements.
• Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables for assigned workstreams. Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation actions proactively.
• Support proposal development, client pitches, and creation of new consulting offerings.
• Contribute to internal knowledge creation, methodologies, and best‑practice tools.
• Conduct market research and publish insights or internal thought leadership when needed.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues, providing guidance on work quality and professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Higher education in HR or general management, sociology or economics/finance.
• At least 3 years of experience in personnel management, preferably in compensation & benefits, talent management or learning & development. At least 3 years of experience in HR consulting or business consulting with a focus on HR-related services.
• Understanding different areas of HR management and knowledge of the specifics of conducting research studies.
• Understanding of the current market situation and trends, knowledge of global HR trends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work under deadlines
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, Azerbaijani, and Russian.
• Possession of any HR certification will be an advantage.

What we offer you

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Professional development and growth: You’ll have opportunities to participate to different projects across the Caucasus and Central Asia countries.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March 2026.

Only successful candidates will be contacted via email.

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