Mercer Hiring for Organization & Workforce Transformation Associate Job at Dubai Full Time

Join Mercer’s growing and high-performing Team of HR Consultants in Dubai! We are currently looking for Organization & Workforce Transformation Associates who are passionate about working on Organizational Transformation projects for our local, regional and international clients with focus on operations in the Middle East. You are determined, pro-active and interested in working on challenging Transformation projects for our clients? You are a critical thinker with high levels of resilience and strong conceptual skills? You seek to develop your consulting and professional skills with one of the leading HR Consultancies? If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading!

We will count on you to:

• Manage work streams and modules within organization and workforce transformation projects which typically consists of culture and change management, organization design, workforce planning, employees assessments and mapping, and the design and enhancement of various talent and rewards programs
• Lead work against high quality standards, tight deadlines and ambiguity in order to make a genuine difference to our clients
• Oversee and manage data collections and analyze qualitative and quantitative results against our client’s strategic Organization Development priorities
• Drive BD activities by offering new angles and ways of enhancing Mercer’s footprint in the region
• Participate in proposals and sales activities to generate new business
• Enjoy working your way around ambiguity and changing demands among a group of passionate, dedicated and fun colleagues

We are interested if you:

• Have 6-8 years of Organization Development, HR, and Change Management experience
• Previous experience within HR Consulting and/or other related areas of consulting
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources or any other relevant discipline from a reputable university
• Preferably completed or are completing a Master’s degree with focus on Organizational/Occupational Psychology, Talent Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources or an MBA from a reputable university
• Continue your professional education through the CIPD, the SHRM, the BPS or other relevant professional bodies

We believe you would excel at Mercer if you:

• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and an ability to learn quickly and think creatively without extensive supervision
• Are proactive and seek to continuously improve the way things are done
• Can organize yourself, have the ability to manage multiple priorities whilst working towards challenging deadlines
• Have the ability to pay attention to detail while working under pressure
• Thrive in working independently and know when to seek support
• Relish in developing more junior colleagues in their professional career
• Enjoy solving complex problems without a set answer based on strong research and analytical skills, both of quantitative and qualitative nature
• Are operating at expert levels of the Microsoft Office suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and are empathetic to the viewpoints of others
• Are fluent in English and Arabic

What’s in it for you?

At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We believe in the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of caring and well-being. In joining Mercer, you would benefit from working on challenging projects with leading clients across the region, have access to highly flexible work arrangements, participate in training and development programs, and be eligible for benefits such as an employee savings program and private health insurance in addition to a competitive rewards package. You would be part of a professional environment where your career matters to us and is supported in our global organization through regular check-in’s with your line manager and a focus on upskilling you for your next career step. And you will enjoy a great team culture, working with motivated and engaged colleagues from different parts of the world driven by a common purpose –aiming to merge economics and empathy in everything we do!

About us

With more than 25,000 employees in more than 40 countries worldwide, Mercer is the leading global service provider for Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Health, Retirement and Investment Consulting. We at Mercer work with clients across the globe to solve their most complex challenges related to Health, Wealth and Career related matters.

Next steps

If you are still reading and thinking this opportunity could be of interest to you, please submit a cover letter and one-page CV.