Cushman & Wakefield · 10 hours ago
Consultant, Global People Strategy & Operations
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, and they are seeking a Consultant for their Global People Strategy & Operations team. The role involves supporting the People Executive Committee by facilitating programmatic coordination, managing analytics work, and acting as a strategic thought partner across the organization.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Facilitate programmatic coordination across the People teams functions/programs, including project management, implementation planning, change management, stakeholder communications, and cadenced reporting
Scope and drive execution of analytics work to distill strategic insights and recommendations into executive-level presentations through storytelling with data. Data sources include but not limited to employee data, functional and corporate financials, market research, and other primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative resources
Manage multiple development and execution workstreams simultaneously, including development of materials for presentation to senior leaders (including quarterly board meetings)
Lead change management initiatives to support successful implementation of strategies
Work with talent analytics team to conduct proactive analysis of labor, talent, turnover, performance and financial data and arrive at insights to support business and talent allocation choices
Partner cross-functionally throughout the organization (e.g. with TDS, Finance, etc.) as required to support the broader needs of the People Team
Act as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor and ensure the continuity of operations across the People function
Proactively take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed to continuously improve C&W’s performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree in analytical/business-related field preferred, but not required
3 years of experience in a consulting firm or comparable highly-analytical strategic function with internal or external clients (e.g. business analysis, functional line experience within strategy, marketing, finance, human resources, operations, or sales analytics), preferably in a services-based industry
Experience in a global and highly-matrixed organization including experience working with teams across countries and time zones; Commercial Real Estate industry experience a plus
Exceptional planning, organizational and program management capabilities; ability to manage multiple priorities at once and influence others – including senior executives – to meet deadlines
Strong business mindset and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to turn data in to a story; experience analyzing people data in combination with additional data sources a plus
Strong financial acumen; commercial understanding of real estate a plus
Desire and ability to approach work through cross-functional collaboration, troubleshooting, and getting your hands dirty
Highly organized, detail-oriented, process-driven, polished, and driven to succeed
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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