Resource & Talent Manager (Consultant Resource Management) - Newcastle

Job Description

At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.

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The Opportunity:

Our Resource Management (Talent Management) team is responsible for the optimal mobilisation of specialists across our external client projects taking into consideration the commercial needs of the business and the individual needs of the specialists.

As Resource & Talent Manager (Consultant Resource Management), you will be responsible for the staffing and all talent management initiatives for a pool of our DNA specialists onto external client projects.

You will be part of the Specialists Talent Management team and will work in close collaboration with the broader European Talent Management team and the respective local Partners.

This is a hybrid role (60% of the time working from the Newcastle office).

Key Responsibilities:

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• Staffing of specialists onto client projects, considering balances between project requirements and execution, development objectives and personal preferences

Oversee local utilization, ensure that trapped capacity is limited

Talent Management for a specialist population including on-boarding, performance management and career development

Management of Mid-Year and Year-End performance management processes

Act as person of trust for specialists regarding work related issues such as career development, work-life-balance or conflict resolution

Collaboration with other Human Capital functions regarding topics such as training, performance management, recruiting

Working on project-based initiatives

Who we are looking for:

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• 2 – 5 years of experience as a Talent Manager, Resource Manager, Recruiter or HR, preferably in a dynamic client services business environment (strategy consulting, management consulting or professional services is preferred )

Excellent communication skills on all levels of the organization

A team player able to function independently, but collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivation with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and different cultures

Excellent MS Office skills (Word,Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT,Claude, Gemini)

Why Join Us?

At Oliver Wyman, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join us in making a difference for our clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. xwzovoh We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.