Middle East Talent Management Junior Specialist/ Specialist

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What You'll Do

You will be an integral member of the Talent Management (Career Development and Staffing) team, taking ownership of a cohort of consultants and supporting them throughout their career journey at BCG. This means not only ensuring smooth processes and accurate systems but also acting as a trusted advisor in staffing and career development matters.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Cohort Ownership & Career Support
• Serve as the primary Talent Management contact for a dedicated group of consultants, building trusted relationships and supporting them across staffing, development, and HR-related matters.
• Take into account both staffing needs and career development context when assigning cases, ensuring meaningful alignment between business priorities and individual growth.
• Proactively engage in career discussions, flagging development opportunities or challenges to Pipeline Managers and CD Advisors.
  
  

• Staffing Advisory & Decision-Making
• Partner closely with Pipeline Managers to coordinate and advise on weekly staffing assignments for your cohort.
• Balance business needs with consultant preferences, development goals, and availability, contributing actively to staffing discussions and decision-making.
• Maintain up-to-date staffing CVs and consultant background data to support effective deployment.
  
  

• Career Development Process
• Support CD Committee logistics by preparing materials, tracking performance feedback, and ensuring systems are updated.
• Coordinate monthly promotion processes, including memos, system updates, and communications.
• Monitor training schedules, vacation planning, and leave requests, ensuring potential conflicts with case delivery or development milestones are managed.
  
  

• Systems & Administration
• Maintain and update SAM (Staffing and More), Workday, and related Talent Management tools.
• Generate and track evaluations and upward feedback requests.
• Support the annual bonus process and ad hoc Talent projects.
  

What You'll Bring

• A relevant bachelor’s degree
• Relevant professional experience aligned to role level: 1–2 years for the Junior Specialist role (preferably within Talent Management or broader HR functions), and 3–4 years for the Specialist role (with demonstrated expertise in Talent Management, specifically in Career Development and Staffing).
• High motivation and adaptability to changing priorities and ad hoc requirements
• The ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and consultants
• An eye for detail in keeping all Staffing & Career Development platforms/tools updated accurately
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to consistently meet deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively
• Resilience and the ability to perform well under pressure
• A professional approach and integrity in all interactions
• Respect for all BCG information, handling it with the highest degree of confidentiality
• Strong service orientation and responsiveness to requests
• Proactivity and eagerness to identify opportunities to assist others
  
  

Who You'll Work With

You will be working with the Talent Management (Career Development and Staffing) team, engaging closely with consulting staff, the Middle East Management Team, and the wider HR team.

Additional info

We recognize the value of experience and the impact it can have on a candidate's potential contributions. Therefore, the grade of this role may be adjusted within Junior Specialist/Specialist based on the successful candidate's experience, reflecting our commitment to align responsibilities with individual expertise and capabilities.

Please note that this role is offered on a temporary basis for a period of 12 months.

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