Temporary Career Development Specialist - Atlanta

Temporary Career Development Specialist - Atlanta, United States of America

Who We Are

As Career Development Specialist, you will support operations to deliver an excellent Career Development (CD) experience to our Consulting Team (CT) staff and CD stakeholders. Career Development encompasses the core performance management processes for our Consulting Team, including project-based downward feedback; upward feedback for team managers; twice-yearly holistic assessment by the Career Development Committee (CDC); and enablement of CD Advisors and team leaders to deliver rich ongoing developmental conversations and experiences throughout the BCG journey.

Supporting the above translates into several buckets of day-to-day activities, including:

CDC meeting preparation and management, e.g.,

Communicate with CT and CD Advisors to ensure key pre-meeting tasks are completed in CD system (Workday-based)

Manage pre-meeting logistics (coordinating space needs, sending invites, arranging technology setup, etc.)

Capture post-meeting outcomes and updates in Workday

Support of downward and upward feedback, e.g.,

Collaborate with Talent team to ensure reviews accurately reflect case assignments and timelines

Leverage reporting to perform targeted follow-up on outstanding reviews

Supporting and enabling local CD leadership (Business Mgmt. Senior Director, Platinion MDSP, People Team Sr. Mgr., Talent Managers), e.g.,

Act as first line of response for CD Advisor questions on Workday

Prepare material for pre-meeting deep-dive discussions and post-meeting debriefs

Support recurring cadence of Talent team check-ins on timely topics

Communications to office/system CT staff, e.g.,

Act as first line of response for CT questions on Workday

Communicate CD Advisor assignments to new and newly promoted CT staff

Support People Team Sr. Manager in preparation for onboarding sessions, trainings, cohort meetings, etc.

Other ongoing support, e.g.,

Engage in regular touchpoints with other CD BST throughout NAMR

What You'll Do

• Keeping yourself organized and on-track toward outcomes amidst a high volume of information and communication
• Working fluently in details while keeping an eye toward the big picture
• Writing clear and effective communications to a variety of stakeholders
• Thinking ahead and taking initiative without requiring prompting
• Staying flexible and shifting gears quickly as priorities change
• Collaborating with others across functions
• Embracing technology and adapting to new ways of working
• Acting upon feedback to continue your own development
• Maintaining utmost integrity around confidentiality and adherence to policies

What You'll Bring

• BA/BS degree required with 3+ years related work experience (e.g., HR, talent, staffing, operations)
• Experience with Workday and/or performance management highly preferred
• Prior experience at BCG or another professional services firm highly preferred
• Experience in a People-related role highly preferred

Who You'll Work With

Youll team closely with the People team leaders of Platinion, including the Business Management Senior Director, People Team Sr. Manager, and the Talent Team as well as a cadre of senior Consulting Team staff who serve as Career Development Advisors and are among BCGs most dedicated people developers. Youll also be part of a broader network of Career Development peers across North America, with whom youll share learnings and best practices.

Additional info

At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.

This is a temporary role through December 1, 2026. The hourly rate for this role in Atlanta is $36 per hour.

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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