About the Role
The People Strategy and Analytics team for LAB (London, Amsterdam, Brussels) plays a key role in executing the people agenda. By partnering closely with the People Functions and applying deep analytical and D&I expertise, the team supports strategic decision-making and brings people data to life through impactful analysis and visualization. The LAB People Strategy and Analytics Director serves as a senior strategic advisor to People and CT leadership across the LAB system, translating complex people data into actionable insights that drive evidence-based decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Act as senior advisor to People and CT leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making through strategic analysis and insight.
- Full accountability for LAB CT capacity submission and monthly processes, driving senior partnerships with Function MDPs/LAB People Function leads to deliver capacity agenda.
- Strategic advisor to People & Ops Executive Director, LAB People Chair, and broader LAB Leadership on People Strategy; driving design, implementation and delivery and ensuring alignment with local, global and regional priorities.
- Lead the translation of people insights into actionable strategies that enhance talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop strategic partnerships with Regional/Global colleagues to influence new tools/initiatives impacting LAB.
- Champion best-in-class data governance and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making across LAB People and CT teams.
- Oversee the design, project management, and delivery of the annual Consultant (CT) bonus process, in collaboration with the Career Development team.
- Promote and drive the adoption of AI and digital tools across the People and Business Services functions, creating efficiency and innovation.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to junior team members, fostering professional growth and analytical excellence.
- Build a high-performing team culture that emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and impact.
- Drive UK Gender Pay Gap reporting for LAB, and subsequent EU reporting In line with upcoming legislation.
- Partner LAB UP MDP to lead the LAB UP strategy in collaboration with local and regional leadership, aligning initiatives to BCG’s global ambitions.
- Ensure D&I considerations are integrated into people processes, from workforce planning to performance management.
- Serve as a visible advocate for D&I, fostering dialogue and awareness across LAB offices and contributing to BCG’s culture of inclusion.
- Ownership of team budget.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in People/HR strategy, analytics, or a related field within a large, complex professional services or corporate environment.
- Proven track record of operating as a senior advisor to executive-level stakeholders, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights.
- Experience leading workforce planning, talent management, or organisational effectiveness agendas.
- Experience owning and delivering complex, cross-functional people processes (e.g. compensation cycles, capacity planning, regulatory reporting).
- Prior exposure to Diversity & Inclusion strategy and/or gender pay gap reporting is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in HR analytics or MI reporting preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences.
- Familiarity with AI and digital tools in a People or Business Services context.
- Proficiency in Excel and data visualisation tools; experience with HR information systems in a large organisation.
- Experienced people leader with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner at MDP/Executive Director level and above.
- Strong project ownership and the ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present with clarity and confidence to senior leadership.
Skills
- HR analytics
- MI reporting
- Data visualisation
- Excel
- HR information systems
- AI
- Digital tools
Location
- London
- Amsterdam
- Brussels
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
- Senior strategic advisor
- Experienced people leader
About the Company
- Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.
- BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963.
- Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
- To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities.
- Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change.
- BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose.
- We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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