Early Careers Referral Relationship Manager - EY GDS
As an Early Careers Referral Relationship Manager, you will serve as the primary relationship owner for PPMDD-referred candidates, delivering consistent, high-quality experience from referral intake through final disposition. This role is designed to elevate both candidate and stakeholder experience by introducing a centralized point of accountability, enhancing communication transparency, and ensuring process consistency across the referral lifecycle.
You will operate as both a relationship manager and process steward, partnering closely with Attraction Recruiters, Acquisition Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Service Line Leadership, and operational teams while maintaining alignment with established recruiting standards and fairness principles.
The Opportunity
As an Early Careers Referral Relationship Manager, you will serve as the primary relationship owner for PPMDD-referred candidates, delivering consistent, high-quality experience from referral intake through final disposition. This role is designed to elevate both candidate and stakeholder experience by introducing a centralized point of accountability, enhancing communication transparency, and ensuring process consistency across the referral lifecycle.
You will operate as both a relationship manager and process steward, partnering closely with Attraction Recruiters, Acquisition Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Service Line Leadership, and operational teams while maintaining alignment with established recruiting standards and fairness principles.
Your Key Responsibilities
Relationship Management
Serve as the dedicated point of contact for all PPMDD referrals from intake through closeout with a special focus on client referrals
Confirm referral receipt and establish clear communication expectations with candidates and referring stakeholders
Maintain proactive, consistent engagement across stakeholders, ensuring no gaps in communication or ownership
Candidate Experience (Front-End)
Conduct timely and personalized outreach to all referred candidates, including:
Introduction and scheduling coordination
Coaching conversations (phone or video)




Follow-up communications aligned to candidate experience standards
Recruiting timelines and process expectations
Role alignment and application strategy
Eligibility and readiness considerations
Connect candidates with appropriate recruiting and network touchpoints, including, but not limited to:
Campus & University (C&U;) recruiters
Alumni or client-serving professionals (as applicable)
Note: Coaching is limited to front-end guidance and does not include interview feedback.
Process Stewardship
Ensure all referrals are:
Submitted through required systems and portals
Accurately tagged (e.g., PPMDD Referral, Client Referral)
Documented with structured notes within tracking tools (e.g., Yello)
Referral source and stakeholder context
Candidate status and progression
Track progress and facilitate seamless handoffs across recruiting teams
PPMDD Engagement
Provide consistent and transparent communication to referring PPMDDs
Process flow and timelines
Types of updates provided
No influence on interview or hiring outcomes
Final decisions communicated by recruiting teams
Pipeline Monitoring and Coordination
Monitor candidate progression through the recruiting lifecycle
Identify and proactively address delays or stalled activity
Escalate concerns appropriately and partner with recruiters to maintain momentum
Communication and Status Management
Ensure timely, milestone-based updates across stakeholders
Provide proactive outreach in cases of delay or ambiguity
Manage communication cadence such that stakeholders do not need to request updates
Closeout and Continuous Improvement
Confirm final candidate disposition has been communicated
Verify accurate system documentation and referral closeout




Capture insights and trends to support process improvement initiatives
Skills and Attributes for Success
Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
High attention to detail with strong operational discipline
Ability to manage high-volume workflows with consistency and accuracy
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Effective communicator with the ability to balance transparency and appropriate boundaries
Strong organizational and process management skills
To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have
Prior experience in recruiting, talent operations, or stakeholder-facing roles
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with recruiting systems, CRM tools, or candidate tracking platforms
Ideally, You'll Also Have
Experience supporting Early Careers or campus recruiting programs
Familiarity with stakeholder engagement at senior levels (e.g., PPMDD, client leaders)
Experience in process improvement, operations, or workflow optimization
What We Look For
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a relationship-first mindset while maintaining a strong commitment to process integrity and fairness. The idóneo candidate thrives in a highly collaborative environment, values consistency and accountability, and is motivated to enhance both candidate and stakeholder experiences at scale.
Success Measures
Candidate Experience
Timeliness of outreach and engagement
Candidate satisfaction and responsiveness
Stakeholder Experience (PPMDD)
Clarity, timeliness, and consistency of communication
Stakeholder trust and ongoing engagement
Operational Excellence
Accuracy of tagging and documentation
Referral closeout completeness
Time from referral intake to disposition
Reduction in delays and escalations
EY's Commitment to Fairness and Consistency
This role operates within established recruiting frameworks and does not influence hiring decisions. All referrals are managed consistently, with no preferential treatment, and communication is provided transparently without overpromising outcomes.
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📌 Early Careers Referral Relationship Manager - Ey Gds (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
📍 Buenos Aires