Career Development Specialist
The Boston Consulting Group
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Career Development Specialist, you will support operations to deliver an excellent Career Development (CD) experience to our Consulting Team (CT) staff and CD stakeholders. Career Development encompasses the core performance management processes for our Consulting Team, including project-based downward feedback; upward feedback for team managers; twice-yearly holistic assessment by the Career Development Committee (CDC); the Feedback Foundations experience enabling a development-focused start for new Associates and Consultants; and enablement of CD Advisors and team leaders to deliver rich ongoing developmental conversations and experiences throughout the BCG journey.Supporting the above translates into several buckets of day-to-day activities for both the New York and Brooklyn offices, including:
CDC meeting preparation and management, e.g.,Communicate with CT and CD Advisors to ensure key pre-meeting tasks are completed in Workday Manage pre-meeting logistics (coordinating space needs, sending invites, arranging technology setup, etc.)Capture post-meeting outcomes and updates in WorkdayAt discretion of CD Director, may take an expanded role in the management of an assigned CDC over time Support of downward and upward feedback, e.g.,Collaborate with Staffing and Talent team to ensure reviews in Workday accurately reflect case assignments and timelineCoordinate with Talent team on timing of Feedback Foundations participants’ transition to traditional evaluationLeverage Workday reporting to perform targeted follow-up on outstanding reviewsSupporting and enabling local CD leadership (CD Chair, office leadership, CD Advisors, Talent Managers), e.g.,Act as first line of response for CD Advisor questions on WorkdayPrepare material for pre-meeting deep-dive discussions and post-meeting debriefsSupport recurring cadence of Talent team check-ins on timely topicsCommunications to office/system CT staff, e.g., Act as first line of response for CT questions on WorkdayCommunicate CD Advisor assignments to new and newly promoted CT staffSupport CD Director and Managers in preparation for onboarding sessions, trainings, cohort meetings, etc.Other ongoing support, e.g.,Support execution of local strategic initiativesSupport preparation for year-end CT staff bonus processEngage in regular touchpoints with other CD colleagues throughout North America
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Keeping yourself organized and on-track toward outcomes amidst a high volume of information and communicationWorking fluently in details while keeping an eye toward the big pictureWriting clear and effective communications to a variety of stakeholders Thinking ahead and taking initiative without requiring promptingStaying flexible and shifting gears quickly as priorities changeCollaborating with others across functionsEmbracing technology and adapting to new ways of workingActing upon feedback to continue your own developmentMaintaining utmost integrity around confidentiality and adherence to policies
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
BA/BS degree required with 3+ years of related work experience (e.g., HR, talent, staffing, operations)Prior experience at BCG or another professional services firm highly preferredExperience in a People-related role highly preferred#LI-JS3
YOU'LL WORK WITH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Format
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.
Compensation
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.
We expect total annualized compensation for New York City-based employees to be approximately the following: Base salary between $81,000- $99,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12% 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period First year annualized target total compensation: $95,256 - $116,424 (USD)
At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest.
We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
As a Career Development Specialist, you will support operations to deliver an excellent Career Development (CD) experience to our Consulting Team (CT) staff and CD stakeholders. Career Development encompasses the core performance management processes for our Consulting Team, including project-based downward feedback; upward feedback for team managers; twice-yearly holistic assessment by the Career Development Committee (CDC); the Feedback Foundations experience enabling a development-focused start for new Associates and Consultants; and enablement of CD Advisors and team leaders to deliver rich ongoing developmental conversations and experiences throughout the BCG journey.Supporting the above translates into several buckets of day-to-day activities for both the New York and Brooklyn offices, including:
CDC meeting preparation and management, e.g.,Communicate with CT and CD Advisors to ensure key pre-meeting tasks are completed in Workday Manage pre-meeting logistics (coordinating space needs, sending invites, arranging technology setup, etc.)Capture post-meeting outcomes and updates in WorkdayAt discretion of CD Director, may take an expanded role in the management of an assigned CDC over time Support of downward and upward feedback, e.g.,Collaborate with Staffing and Talent team to ensure reviews in Workday accurately reflect case assignments and timelineCoordinate with Talent team on timing of Feedback Foundations participants’ transition to traditional evaluationLeverage Workday reporting to perform targeted follow-up on outstanding reviewsSupporting and enabling local CD leadership (CD Chair, office leadership, CD Advisors, Talent Managers), e.g.,Act as first line of response for CD Advisor questions on WorkdayPrepare material for pre-meeting deep-dive discussions and post-meeting debriefsSupport recurring cadence of Talent team check-ins on timely topicsCommunications to office/system CT staff, e.g., Act as first line of response for CT questions on WorkdayCommunicate CD Advisor assignments to new and newly promoted CT staffSupport CD Director and Managers in preparation for onboarding sessions, trainings, cohort meetings, etc.Other ongoing support, e.g.,Support execution of local strategic initiativesSupport preparation for year-end CT staff bonus processEngage in regular touchpoints with other CD colleagues throughout North America
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Keeping yourself organized and on-track toward outcomes amidst a high volume of information and communicationWorking fluently in details while keeping an eye toward the big pictureWriting clear and effective communications to a variety of stakeholders Thinking ahead and taking initiative without requiring promptingStaying flexible and shifting gears quickly as priorities changeCollaborating with others across functionsEmbracing technology and adapting to new ways of workingActing upon feedback to continue your own developmentMaintaining utmost integrity around confidentiality and adherence to policies
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
BA/BS degree required with 3+ years of related work experience (e.g., HR, talent, staffing, operations)Prior experience at BCG or another professional services firm highly preferredExperience in a People-related role highly preferred#LI-JS3
YOU'LL WORK WITH
You’ll team closely with the People team leaders of the New York and Brooklyn offices, including the Business Management Directors, Talent Team, and CD leadership, as well as a cadre of senior Consulting Team staff who serve as Career Development Advisors and are among BCG’s most dedicated people developers. You’ll also be part of a broader network of Career Development peers across North America, with whom you’ll share learnings and best practices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Format
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.
Compensation
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.
We expect total annualized compensation for New York City-based employees to be approximately the following: Base salary between $81,000- $99,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12% 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period First year annualized target total compensation: $95,256 - $116,424 (USD)
At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest.
We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.
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