Job DescriptionThe Senior Consultant - HR Advisory is a client-facing, consulting-led role focused on advising organizations on talent acquisition strategy, service design, operating model optimization, and supporting technology enablement. The role is advisory and outcomes-focused, emphasizing problem definition, solution design, and executive decision support rather than hands-on technical configuration.
You will work directly with senior HR and Talent leaders to assess current-state processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and design scalable future-state models that balance people, process, and technology. This role requires strong consulting discipline, structured thinking, and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Client Advisory & Consulting Delivery - Act as a senior client-facing consultant across advisory engagements, supporting projects from initiation through delivery and closure.
- Apply structured consulting problem-solving to diagnose business challenges and design practical, value-driven solutions.
- Lead discovery, assessment, and solution design activities across talent acquisition processes and services.
- Prepare and deliver executive-ready insights, recommendations, and decision materials for senior HR and business leaders.
HR / Talent Acquisition Strategy & Service Design - Assess end-to-end HR and talent acquisition processes, operating models, and service delivery effectiveness.
- Design future-state models aligned to business strategy, scale, and candidate experience goals.
- Advise on workforce segmentation, enablement, and service optimization opportunities
- Build clear, actionable roadmaps spanning people, process, capability, and technology improvements.
Research, Analysis & Design Thinking - Conduct qualitative and quantitative research including interviews, workshops, surveys, and document reviews.
- Develop current-state and future-state artifacts such as process maps, journey maps, and service blueprints.
- Apply design thinking techniques to understand user needs and define experience-led solutions.
- Translate complex findings into clear, business-relevant insights.
Technology Enablement Advisory In partnership with the QWA project team and Technology Consultant:
- Advise on the role of technology across the talent acquisition lifecycle, including HRIS, ATS, CRM, Agentic/AI, automation, and experience platforms.
- Recommend optimization of existing systems or introduction of new tools as part of a broader TA strategy.
- Act as a bridge between business needs and technical considerations, partnering with specialists where required.
Practice Development & Growth - Contribute to the development of QWA intellectual property including methodologies, playbooks, and toolkits.
- Stay current on market trends, talent technology innovations, and leading practices.
- Identify opportunities to support clients through additional advisory services and program expansion.
Qualifications- 6+ years of experience in management consulting, HR advisory, talent acquisition, or related domains
- Demonstrated client-facing experience leading discovery, workshops, and solution design engagements
- Strong understanding of talent acquisition operations, practices, and enabling technologies
- Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or design thinking training preferred
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Core Skills & Capabilities - Strong advisory and consulting skills with executive-level presence
- Ability to translate complex workforce challenges into structured, practical solutions
- Experience producing high-quality, executive-ready deliverables
- Solid understanding of emerging talent technologies and market trends
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams
Additional InformationPay Transparency: This role pays between $50-90/hour depending on experience
