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Who We Are

BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG.

What You'll Do

BCG's largest region, EMESA, spans 35+ countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America, organized in 8 geographic Systems with more than 12,000+ employees. As of 2022, our systems of BCG Switzerland, Germany & Austria as well as CEE have been united to form our new common region of BCG Central Europe (CE). In total, CE spans across seven European countries: Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Romania. Approximately 4,000 multinational employees are located in 13 offices such as Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, Munich, Prague, Stuttgart, Vienna, Warsaw and Zurich. We are seeking a Central Europe Business Services Team HR Senior Director (CE BST HR Senior Director). You will report to the CE HR and Operations Executive Director. As the CE BST HR Senior Director, you will design and lead all people management activities and processes for BST in Central Europe, including capacity management, talent management and development, EVP, and Employee Relations - covering all careers tracks in the CE BST organization (>710 FTE across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, and Hungary). You will provide services and support to the hosted functions and teams to help them recruit, retain, and develop the best possible talent and manage all processes in accordance with local labor law and standards. You will oversee and align with the HR teams across business entities and CE as well as global and regional functions to guarantee compliance with all standards in CE, risk management, and expertise sharing. You will function as an expert, sparrings partner and advisor on ABM/SBU HR issues and exchange best practices and HR standards as required

What You'll Bring

A university degree or equivalent in HR, business, or a related field, as well as extensive experience across HR and People topics. 15+ years of relevant work experience in HR, including senior leadership roles with a focus on People Management in a professional services environment. Strong performance in a consulting staff role (senior PL (Project Leader) or Pr (Principal), or in a Director position. Fluency in German and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. German language required Advanced communication skills: oral, written, and active listening (including senior leadership presentations/meetings). Familiarity with navigating across BCG's geographical structures, especially within CE, and experience working with various functions and with people at all organizational levels by setting up positive, productive, and lasting working relationships. You have effectively managed MDPs as major stakeholders and know the challenges of our business. Empathy and inspiration in your leadership with experience in people and organisation as well as change management, especially in the professional services environment. You are known for trustworthiness and gravitas, can communicate at an equal level with senior leaders of the firm, and adapt your style to communicate also tough decisions. Highest level of integrity. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, knowing how and when to prioritize top-level concerns while remembering to plan for future issues. Strong analytical and conceptual skills, along with the ability to package complex topics. Balance in control and delegation; you are available and approachable. Proven power to build effective teams and processes and plan for future resource needs.

Who You'll Work With

BCG's HR team works to attract, develop, excite, deploy, and retain the best people in the market. Those in human resources jobs manage the life cycle of all BCG employees-from hiring top talent and developing their skills to rewarding their contributions and supporting career progression and mobility.

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