Program Director - Talent Attraction and Acquisition - two year contract

Job Description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY are on a mission to transform the way we attract and hire the best talent in the world, and as a result we are looking for a seasoned Program Director to lead this work.

Reporting into the Talent Solutions Director, the successful applicant will spearhead the Global deployment of SmartRecruiters technology underpinned by a new Operating Model and processes.

This work will help redefine how EY delivers its Talent Attraction and Acquisition capabilities globally in hiring over 100,000 people annually, shaping the workforce of the future and super-charging EY’s brand in the marketplace. This role is accountable for driving a complex, enterprise‑wide transformation program—shaping strategic direction, aligning global stakeholders, and ensuring successful execution of the SmartRecruiters deployment roadmap across regions and service lines, whilst considering the wider Talent technology ecosystem roadmap.

You will partner closely with senior EY stakeholders across Talent, Technology, Risk, and Operations to design and deliver a future‑state recruiting ecosystem enabled by SmartRecruiters. You will guide EY through significant change, overseeing end‑to‑end program delivery while enabling meaningful shifts in processes, governance, technology adoption, and recruiter, hiring manager, and candidate experience.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high‑visibility global initiative, solve complex organizational and operational challenges, and deliver transformative outcomes that influence how Talent Acquisition operates at EY on a global scale.

Your key responsibilities

• Serve as the Program Director and primary point of contact for the EY global SmartRecruiters deployment, empowered to make day‑to‑day program decisions and represent EY’s interests throughout the implementation.
• Partner closely with the SmartRecruiters Project Manager and Implementation Consultants to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and overall delivery strategy.
• Lead and coordinate the program team and EY resources, including global and regional Talent teams, Technology, and core project members, to support smooth execution and on‑time delivery of key milestones.
• Develop strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across Talent Attraction and Acquisition, Talent, Talent Solutions Delivery.
• Gain and apply deep knowledge of EY’s operating model, Talent Acquisition processes, and global governance to anticipate risks, resolve issues, and enable effective decision‑making.
• Build an understanding for and become an ambassador for how the SmartRecruiters deployment supports the Talent Attraction and Acquisition strategy.
• Establish and maintain strong program governance, including executive steering forums, status reporting, risk and issue management, and escalation pathways.
• Facilitate clear, consistent communication across EY stakeholder groups, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely escalation of decisions or concerns.
• Lead and support change management and adoption activities, ensuring EY teams are prepared for new SmartRecruiters‑enabled recruiting processes, capabilities, and ways of working.
• Oversee EY readiness for critical deployment phases, including configuration validation, testing, training, cutover, and go‑live.
• Track program progress, dependencies, and outcomes to ensure the SmartRecruiters deployment delivers against EY’s Talent Attraction and Acquisition’s strategic objectives and business value expectations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven track record leading HR technology implementations across large, multinational organizations. SmartRecruiters experience is preferable.
• Strong background in program and portfolio management, with demonstrated success delivering large‑scale, global Talent Acquisition or HR technology transformation initiatives.
• An effective communicator with a wide range of stakeholders, translating complex program information into clear, compelling messages for executive, technical, and operational audiences.
• An impactful influencer and negotiator, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, navigating competing priorities, and driving timely decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to drive outcomes, maintaining momentum and accountability while managing risk, dependencies, and ambiguity across a global program.
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition processes and HR technology ecosystems, including process standardization, governance, and adoption.
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution to deliver measurable business value.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer you (Canada)

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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

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Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

What we offer you
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $203,600 to $403,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $244,300 to $458,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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