Professional Development Coach

lives. Our most valuable asset is our people. At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Learn more PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH This role supports the professional growth and development of a cohort of junior consultants to develop the mindsets and skillsets to thrive in their role today and become purposeful, inspiring leaders of tomorrow. This role combines coaching with other key ‘people’ functions (e.g., learning and development, onboarding, engagement) to support ZS employees and key business outcomes. This position is located out of our New York office. Role Responsibilities Coaching: Facilitating career growth of junior consultants through group and 1:1 coaching. Must be able to manage large cohort sizes efficiently Creating and maintaining strategic partnerships to drive business results: Collaborating with business and HR leaders to proactively plan for – or address – coachee or organizational needs (either via coaching or in partnership with the applicable function e.g., learning, onboarding, engagement) Supporting overall talent development and learning: Developing content for – and / or delivering – learning offerings to enhance the growth and development of junior consultants Supporting new joiner onboarding and integration: Supporting initiatives that enable a smooth joiner experience for new junior consultants Qualifications Background: Bachelor’s degree ~3+ years career, professional development and/or performance coaching experience ICF Certification (ACC/PCC/MCC) ~8+ years of relevant work experience Great Candidates Bring: Deep coaching expertise, with a track record of efficacy Strong understanding of work-related human and organizational dynamics, and adeptly uses this knowledge to manage sensitive topics diplomatically Proven ability to effectively solve unstructured problems independently Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to independently create and deliver effective presentations remotely and in-person Ability to deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment A strong work ethic, calmly and confidently managing across multiple priorities regularly Comfort with change, ambiguity, and involvement in work outside one’s defined role Experience building strong relationships across all organizational levels A growth mindset, with motivation to grow as a coach and professional A friendly, approachable personality that enables others to feel safe quickly Role Nice-To-Have’s: Experience with group / team coaching Prior consulting experience or experience coaching consultants Prior HR experience Leadership and/or executive coaching experience Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Considering applying? At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To Complete Your Application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: https://www.zs.com #LI-MM2