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People & HR

Senior Administrator - Professional Development

Job ID: 102262
  • Gurugram
  • Mumbai


Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

As a Senior Staffing and Professional Development Administrator, you will make a difference to the development and experience of the India office consultants.
Broadly, the role entails being responsible for a full range of Staffing and Professional development function for a cohort within a pool of ~650 consultants, conducted in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders of the office – both within the local and global network of the firm.
Innovation and excellence are at the heart of all our People Strategy efforts. You will join a team of talented and ambitious people who have a high entrepreneurial drive and relish the opportunity to shape and create the growth path of our consultant pool.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following - 

You will manage the full range of staffing activities daily that 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 continually play an “ear to the ground” role on people issues, bringing topics of importance to the attention of office leaders and provide thought leadership on developing and implementing key people initiatives and be willing to innovate as required.
You will recommend, manage and execute other personnel practices as needed – e.g., flexibility, exit/leave processes, mobility
You will build strong relationships with the local and global network of professional development colleagues to facilitate timely information sharing, cross-office mobility opportunities, best practice exchange, etc.
You will conduct analyses, regularly update databases and facilitate generation of key professional development and staffing metrics for the local office leadership.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Master’s degree in human resources from an institute of repute is desirable
  • 2+ 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
  • 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
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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - SPDA - Senior PD Administrator
Function - Organizational Structure
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Nov 21 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Gurgaon
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - India
LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Administrator - Professional Development
LinkedIn Function - Human Resources
LinkedIn Industry - Human Resources;Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level