Associate II - Talent & Development

PwC South Africa · Karachi, Karachi District; Sindh, Pakistan

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our Human Capital teams develop and implement long‑term people strategies that align the firm’s talent agenda with its business objectives. This includes analyzing workforce trends, driving strategic workforce planning, and shaping initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience. Within Talent & Development, you will focus on identifying, developing, and retaining talent to enable the firm’s strategy. Using market insights and people data (including strategic workforce plans), you will design and execute initiatives that build critical capabilities, close skills gaps, and elevate employee skills, knowledge, and experience. You will work closely with business and HC leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth that supports attraction, engagement, and retention of key talent. You are expected to operate as a proactive, reliable team member who can manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment, work with diverse stakeholders, and deliver high‑quality outcomes with minimal supervision. You take ownership of your work, bring a commercial lens to initiatives, and build a strong professional brand as you navigate the firm and expand your impact.

Responsibilities

1. HC Strategy Execution & People Agenda Support the implementation of the firm’s HC strategy across lines of service (e.g. talent, culture, engagement, performance, inclusion & diversity). Track progress of key HC initiatives, maintaining project trackers, action logs, and summary dashboards. Conduct research and benchmarking on HC trends, policies, and practices to inform strategic discussions and recommendations. Prepare draft presentations, briefs, and management updates.
2. Employee Experience, Engagement & Brand Alignment Partner with HC, Brand, and business teams to ensure HC programs reflect PwC’s values and employer brand. Support the design and execution of people‑focused campaigns (e.g. engagement, well‑being, D&I, recognition, culture) from an HC standpoint. Draft internal HC communications (emails, intranet content, FAQs, collateral) to drive awareness and adoption of HC initiatives. Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering HC‑led events such as inductions, career fairs, engagement activities, and recognition events.
3. Policy, Governance & Compliance Assist in preparing documentation and data for internal/external audits and compliance reviews related to people processes. Contribute to maintaining and updating standard operating procedures and HC process documentation.
4. HC Support & Operations Coordinate with different HC verticals (e.g. Talent Acquisition, L&D, Compensation & Benefits) to support seamless delivery of people processes and initiatives.

Experience Required

2–3 Years

Educational Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Additional Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (basic to intermediate level).
• Familiarity with other design tools (Illustrator, Canva, or similar).
• Understanding of brand guidelines and visual identity standards.
• Ability to conduct research (industry trends, HC best practices, benchmarks).
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills (Excel, HC reports, MIS).

Required Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Co‑Creation
• Communication
• Conducting Research
• Data Analytics
• Data‑Driven Decision Making (DIDM)
• Data‑Driven Insights
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Global Mobility
• Human Resources (HR) Policies
• Human Resources (HR) Transformation
• Inclusion
• Industry Trend Analysis
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Optimism
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Organizational Psychology
• People Development
• Staffing
• Stakeholder Communications
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Leadership

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

PwC A.F. Ferguson & Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.