Senior Human Resources Transformation Consultant

Location: Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC (Hybrid, 3 days/week in office)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Transformation Consultant to lead large-scale HR transformation initiatives for enterprise and mid-to-large organizations. This role combines strategic HR consulting, AI-enabled transformation, HR technology, organizational design, and business development.

The ideal candidate has extensive external consulting experience, deep HR expertise, strong program leadership skills, and a proven ability to help organizations modernize HR through AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise HR transformation engagements from strategy through implementation.
• Advise executive clients on AI-enabled HR transformation and workforce modernization.
• Design solutions integrating HR strategy, operating models, technology, automation, and employee experience.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts.
• Prepare proposals, scope projects, negotiate engagements, and support business development.
• Manage multiple large-scale transformation programs across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Mentor consultants and provide leadership throughout project delivery.
• Develop methodologies, thought leadership, and go-to-market materials.
• Collaborate across consulting teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Guide organizations in responsible adoption of AI within HR.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of external consulting experience delivering HR transformation projects for mid-to-large organizations.
• Minimum 10 years of program management experience leading complex, multi-stream transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise across HR functions and the employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge in at least three of the following:
  • HR strategy
  • AI enablement
  • HR technology
  • Organizational effectiveness
  • HR operating models
  • Process redesign
  • Employee experience
• Hands-on experience with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience implementing HR technologies including recruiting, payroll, talent management, learning, or workforce solutions.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar shared services/case management platforms.
• Experience implementing:
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Conversational AI/chatbots
  • HR analytics or machine learning solutions
• Practical experience using Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), including:
  • Use case identification
  • Prompt engineering
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Data requirements
  • Model validation
  • Responsible AI deployment
• Demonstrated business development experience including proposal development, financial scoping, and executive presentations.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience selling and closing AI-enabled transformation engagements.
• Recognized subject matter expertise in HR transformation consulting.
• Experience mentoring and leading consulting teams.
• Strong understanding of digital HR transformation trends and future workforce strategies.