Associate Talent & Workforce Transformation Specialist – 2027

IBM • Baton Rouge, LA

8h

About The Position

As an Associate Business Specialist (Talent) at IBM, you'll help organizations transform how they attract, develop, manage, and empower their workforce through technology-enabled business solutions. No two projects are exactly alike—you could support clients across industries including healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, government, and more. Work side-by-side with experienced consultants, HR transformation consultants, workforce strategy professionals, and technology specialists to solve real business challenges. We're not looking for experts—we hire for potential, curiosity, and a passion for learning. Through mentorship, certifications, structured learning, AI-enabled consulting, and hands-on client experiences, you'll develop the skills needed to grow your career as a future business and technology consultant.

Requirements

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Economics, IS or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of business processes, workforce management, human resources, or organizational effectiveness concepts.
• Understanding of how technology can improve employee experiences, workforce operations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Familiarity with data analysis, reporting, process improvement, or business problem-solving concepts through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning.
• High interest in skills-based workforce planning, talent development, employee experience, or workforce transformation.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and automation, and how they are transforming the future of work, skills, talent, and employee experiences.
• Experience gained through academic projects, internships, case competitions, student organizations, research, or other practical experiences.
• Strong foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to HR technology, talent management, workforce operations, or enterprise applications through academic, personal, or internship experiences.
• Familiarity with Human Capital Management (HCM), workforce analytics, business process optimization, cloud-based HR platforms, or organizational transformation initiatives.
• Interest in Workday, workforce transformation, Artificial Intelligence, consulting, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Help organizations transform how they attract, develop, manage, and empower their workforce through technology-enabled business solutions.
• Support clients across various industries including healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and government.
• Collaborate with experienced consultants, HR transformation consultants, workforce strategy professionals, and technology specialists to solve business challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level