Project Specialist - Employment Compliance, Associate

Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, Knowledge and Risk Management.

Our Ethics Compliance and Risk Management team enables responsible growth through close collaboration with the business to protect EY from the risks that arise from its professional practice as well as regulatory requirements.  The team works with the business to identify, monitor and manage EY's risk.

As an Associate in the Project Specialist role within Fair Employment Practices Compliance (FEPC), you will serve as part of a focused project team that helps advance the Firm’s nondiscrimination and employment compliance objectives. This role will support the development of project scope, documentation of requirements, coordination of resources, tracking of milestones, preparation of project materials, and definition of measurable outcomes that help keep workstreams organized, timely, and aligned to stakeholder expectations.

In this role, you will contribute to team-based efforts that translate compliance and business needs into structured project plans, timelines, deliverables, documentation, and reporting routines. As part of the project team, you will support FEPC projects involving employment practice reviews, EEO-related reviews, government reporting, data validation, stakeholder briefings, process documentation, and other initiatives that require strong organization, analysis, follow-through, and attention to quality.

You will work collaboratively with the project team and stakeholders across Talent, Recruiting, IT Systems, Risk Management, business functions, and other internal teams to clarify objectives, identify critical outcomes and barriers to success, monitor changes in expectations or scope, and provide clear documentation that supports decision-making and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project planning activities, including developing project scope, objectives, workplans, timelines, deliverables, resource needs, stakeholder inputs, and measurable success criteria.
• Coordinate with the project team to track milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and follow-up actions to help keep workstreams on schedule and aligned to agreed-upon outcomes.
• Organize and prioritize assigned tasks, track open items and deadlines, and follow up with project team members as needed to support the timely completion of deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including requirements, status updates, meeting materials, decision logs, process documentation, data review summaries, and stakeholder-ready presentations.
• Assist with organizing and summarizing project information, data, meeting discussions, and stakeholder input into clear action items, project materials, and status updates.
• Analyze and clearly present data and other information to identify significant trends, key issues, potential barriers, and implications for priorities and projects.
• Support EEO-related reviews, government reporting, and employment-practice initiatives through data collection, validation, reconciliation, documentation, and quality review.
• Help define, track, and document project measures, metrics, and reporting routines to evaluate progress, identify risks, and support timely decisions.
• Build credibility and trust with internal stakeholders by asking appropriate questions, listening carefully, understanding client needs, and taking responsibility for high-quality work products.
• Use relevant project data, EY tools, approved AI tools, and other resources responsibly to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and strengthen the quality, consistency, and clarity of project outputs.
• Build knowledge of FEPC processes, employment compliance concepts, project management practices, and relevant EY tools and systems by reviewing available resources, participating in training, and seeking guidance from more experienced team members.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Approximately 1-3 years related experience
• Professional experience, preferably in project coordination, HR data analysis, compliance, risk management, or related business support roles.
• Experience developing project scope, workplans, documentation, status reporting, metrics, and measurable outcomes that support project execution and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to ask effective questions, listen carefully, build credibility with stakeholders, and tailor information to audience needs.

Preferred Experience

• Degree concentration in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources, or Project Management is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and clearly present data and information to identify trends, key issues, risks, dependencies, and implications for project priorities.
• Excellent technology skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, presentation tools, word processing applications, and project tracking tools.
• Introductory knowledge of nondiscrimination, employment compliance, EEO-related requirements, or related employment and labor requirements preferred.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $68,800 to $113,600
  • Bay Area California offices – $71,700 to $118,300
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $57,400 to $104,100
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.                                              

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