ICF Next

Talent Advisor - HR Business Partner

ICF Next$98K — $167K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
  • 8+ years in HR, Talent Management or related areas.
  • 3+ years working with senior leaders (Director, VP, etc.).
  • Experience in talent reviews and succession planning.
  • Proficient in using workforce analytics for decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an executive coaching partner to business leaders.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on staffing needs.
  • Build and execute talent management strategies for leadership development.
  • Support succession planning and development effectiveness tracking.
  • Utilize analytics tools to provide insights into people metrics.
  • Integrate AI and technology into talent management practices.
  • Collaborate on enterprise-wide talent development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Nationwide remote work opportunity.
  • Access to advanced HR technology and data analytics tools.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on leveraging AI for improving HR processes.
Full Job Description
This role is designed to bridge strategy and execution, ensuring HRC's Talent Management strategy is tightly aligned with ICF's People Strategy and business goals & priorities. In this role, you will have two key areas of responsibility as a member of the HRC function:
  • Provide day-to-day leadership support to Operating Group executives and their organization's people initiatives. You are the HR Consulting entry-point for the executive leadership team, and will work with HR colleagues such as HRBPs, People Relations, and within the other HR functions to tackle HR matters & initiatives.
  • Support the development of and implement enterprise-level strategic talent initiatives that enable ICF to scale, operate more efficiently, and deliver repeatable impact.


This position will report into the Vice President, HR Consulting, and plays a critical role enabling ICF to:
  • Translate ICF's People Strategy & Talent Management Strategy into coordinated, actionable talent initiatives.
  • Operationalize organizational design-oriented solutions to drive an efficient programmatic approach to shaping roles, teams and organizational structures of the future.
  • Embed data, analytics, and AI into how talent decisions are made and track & evaluate programmatic progress.
  • Partner on succession planning to build a strong bench for key roles and a leadership pipeline.
  • Drive HR strategies to develop and retain top talent.
  • Leverage technology and data analytics to optimize HR processes and enhance decision-making.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the dedicated partner and in an executive coaching capacity to internal business leaders - working closely together to achieve talent-related objectives, evolve organizational design, and increase employee engagement.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide input on hiring requirements and identify internal candidates for leadership roles.
  • Help build and execute talent management strategies to strengthen leadership capability and support a focused, growth-oriented business model through initiatives focused on succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and workforce design & planning - all rooted in technology to scale for growth.
  • Support the build and maintenance of succession plans, identifying development needs for key roles and future leaders. Support the development of, and track development initiatives and effectiveness, using data to continuously refine programs and development efforts.
  • Utilize HRC's talent management technology and data analytics tools & processes to provide insights into people metrics and trends, enabling informed decision-making. Advance the use of data, analytics, and AI to improve decision-making, increase leverage, and modernize Talent Management processes. Translate workforce insights into actionable recommendations while using digital tools to enhance efficiency, enable self-service, and support a human + AI operating model.
  • Determine how to integrate AI, automation, and enabling technologies into talent practices - evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-enabled talent management solutions that improve decision-making, program effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate on talent development efforts across the enterprise and often with HRBPs, People Relations, Compensation, Executive Recruiting, Organization Effectiveness, and Legal teams.

Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or HR Business Partner experience.
  • 3+ years partnering directly with senior leaders (Director, VP, or equivalent).


What You Will Bring With You:
  • Experience facilitating talent reviews and succession planning processes.
  • Experience using workforce analytics and talent data to drive decision-making.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide talent initiatives across multiple business groups.
  • Strong business acumen and knowledge of the Federal workspace.
  • Exemplary relationship builder, solutions oriented, and natural ability to drive business outcomes.


What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
  • Master's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Leadership, or related discipline.
  • SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable certification.
  • 10+ years of Human Resources experience.
  • Experience within professional services, consulting, technology, federal contracting, or matrixed global organizations.
  • Experience with HR technology platforms supporting talent management and succession planning.
  • Experience supporting organizational design and change management initiatives.


Professional Skills:
  • Strong change management capability, including building compelling investment cases, shaping change plans, managing impacts, and driving adoption.
  • Experience applying AI and digital tools within HR, using insights, technology, and emerging trends to improve scalability.
  • Demonstrated success working cross-functionally throughout complex organizations to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Ability to lead through ambiguity, shape recommendations, influence stakeholders, drive consensus, make sound judgements and adapt style & approach to maintain strong relationships at all levels.
  • Possess a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Comfortable leading in a dynamic & evolving environment.


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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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