Company:Marsh Corporate
Description:The Principal, HR Innovation & Transformation is responsible for driving the People Function's transformation agenda - operationalizing strategy and converting an evolving set of priorities into structured programs that deliver.
Partnering closely with and acting as deputy to the Head of HR Innovation & Transformation, the Principal works across the full portfolio: HR operating model, workforce planning, HR technology, and AI enablement for the People Function.
We will count on you to:- Operationalize the transformation strategy - translating it into a structured, sequenced agenda and building the prioritization frameworks and recommendations that guide where the function focuses its time and investment.
- Own the architecture and discipline of the transformation portfolio - maintaining the frameworks, standards, and decision criteria used to prioritize, resource, and measure initiatives, and keeping an integrated view of status, dependencies, risks, and value realization.
- Build the investment case for technology and AI - developing ROI perspectives, market scans, and points of view that inform senior funding and build-vs-buy decisions, in partnership with Tech (BCS/CIS), Finance, and enterprise stakeholders.
- Develop and operationalize the governance and enablement approach for AI across the People Function - shaping the standards, fluency frameworks, and operating principles that raise maturity across strategy, governance, data, technology/integration, and people/culture.
- Build credibility and alignment with People Function leadership and enterprise stakeholders - surfacing trade-offs, representing the agenda in working- and leadership-level forums.
What you need to have:We know great candidates don't always match every requirement - if this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, we encourage you to apply.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; an advanced degree (MBA or similar) is a plus.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, program leadership, or HR/people advisory - including leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs end to end, ideally with operating model, organization design, or workforce strategy exposure.
- Proven ability to structure open-ended, ambiguous problems, work from a hypothesis-driven approach, and drive to a clear, defensible recommendation with minimal direction.
- Strong commercial and analytical judgment, including the ability to build business cases and investment perspectives; advanced Excel and comfort structuring, analyzing, and synthesizing data.
- Exceptional executive communication - able to distill complex inputs into concise, executive-ready storylines; advanced PowerPoint skills.
- High autonomy and ownership, with the judgment to know what to advance independently and when to escalate.
- Exposure to HR/people functions and technology-enabled change (AI, data, or digital initiatives) - or a clear track record of getting up to speed quickly in an unfamiliar domain.
What makes you stand out:- High ownership and drive: pushes work forward without waiting for direction; comfortable operating at a fast pace with high expectations.
- Strategic breadth with executional grip: equally credible setting an approach and rolling up sleeves to deliver; sees the whole board, not just the next task.
- Consulting-grade problem solving structures ambiguity, reasons from hypotheses, and builds a compelling, evidence-based case for change.
- Executive presence and influence earns the trust of senior leaders and brings others along without formal authority.
- Outcomes over activity: relentless focus on adoption and value realization - not deployment and tracking.
- Tech & AI fluency: genuine curiosity and hands-on fluency for how AI is reshaping work, paired with the judgment to govern and scale it responsibly (does not need to be an AI expert).
Why join our team:- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $175,500 to $263,900.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
