Senior Professional Development Administrator

What you will do:
You will be responsible for supporting the execution of a full range of professional development and staffing activities for a pool of 600+ consultants on a daily basis. This needs to be done in collaboration with multiple stakeholders in the office’s People team and other related teams within the local and global network of the firm.
Innovation and excellence are at the heart of all of our people strategy efforts and therefore we are keen to hire talented and ambitious people who have a high entrepreneurial drive and relish the opportunity to shape and create the growth path for our consultant pool. In your role you will be responsible for managing the full range of staffing and talent management activities on a daily basis. These would include developing and facilitating professional development conversations, providing coaching and guidance on appropriate assignments, skill development, career progression and other topics as they arise. You will be taking ownership for one of the key people cohorts within the office and expected to continually play an “ear to the ground” role on people issues, monitor and raise emerging people issues for your cohort with the office leadership and drive associated problem solving and program development as needed.
Additionally, you will provide thought leadership on developing and implementing key people initiatives and be willing to innovate as required. This will involve, recommending, managing and executing personnel practices as needed e.g., flexibility, exit/leave processes, mobility as well as building a strong, trust-based relationship with partners. You will build strong relationships with the local and global firm network of professional development colleagues to facilitate timely information sharing, cross-office mobility opportunities, best practice exchange, etc.
You will also be involved in conducting analyses, regularly updating relevant databases and facilitating generation of key development and staffing metrics for the local office leadership.
You will be working as a member of McKinsey & Co India’s People Team in our office in Delhi, Gurugram or Mumbai. We are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to make a difference to the development and experience of the India office consultants.

Who you will work with:
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning:
Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters:
From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community:
With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits:
On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your background:
6+ years of relevant experience in professional development and/or human resources or experience within a professional services firm either as a consultant or within an HR/People role
Masters’ degree in human resources
Strong interest in people development and talent management
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) at all levels strong influencing capabilities
Intrinsic operational leadership skills, prioritizing strategic initiatives and complete ownership of workstreams
Comfort with numbers, analysis and systems
Non-hierarchical approach and ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders
Capable of working under pressure and in situations involving conflict
Strong integrity, maturity and fairness in dealing with people and confidential information
Ability to adhere to the highest process standards and stand firm on decisions
Experience and confidence in using IT-based systems and tools; must be proficient in using MS-Excel and have sound analytical abilities