HR Transformation Consultant

PEPL•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished HR Transformation Executive to build, lead, and expand our HR Transformation Consulting practice. This executive will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and CHROs, helping organizations transform their Human Resources functions into strategic, data-driven business partners. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading enterprise HR transformation initiatives within a Big Four consulting firm and possesses deep expertise supporting complex healthcare organizations. This leader will oversee consulting engagements that assess HR organizational effectiveness, operating models, technology ecosystems, service delivery, talent strategies, governance, and operational processes while leading multidisciplinary consulting teams responsible for executing assessments and implementing transformational recommendations. This role requires an executive who can successfully blend strategic consulting, executive relationship management, practice leadership, and operational execution to deliver measurable business outcomes for clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
MBA, Master's in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related discipline preferred.
15+ years of progressive HR consulting and executive leadership experience.
10+ years leading enterprise HR transformation programs.
Previous leadership experience with a Big Four consulting firm.
Significant healthcare industry consulting experience.
Experience leading large-scale HR transformation engagements.
Experience managing consulting teams across multiple concurrent projects.
Experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards.
Strong business development and consulting sales experience.
Experience managing multi-million-dollar consulting engagements.
Executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite leaders.
Strategic thinker with exceptional business acumen.
Strong consulting and advisory mindset.
Exceptional executive communication skills.
Ability to simplify complex organizational challenges.
Collaborative and relationship-oriented leadership style.
Data-driven decision maker.
High emotional intelligence.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building consulting practices.
Strong financial and operational management capabilities.
Proven ability to lead organizational change.

Nice To Haves

Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP or SPHR)
Change management certification (e.g., Prosci)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Lean Six Sigma certification
HR technology certifications in leading HCM platforms
Experience with leading HCM platforms such as Workday, UKG, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Dayforce, and ADP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a national HR Transformation Consulting practice.
Develop consulting methodologies, assessment frameworks, implementation tools, and intellectual property.
Establish standardized HR maturity models, benchmarking tools, and best practice libraries.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of HR consultants and transformation leaders.
Define service offerings and delivery methodologies.
Establish quality standards and project governance across all engagements.
Drive innovation through AI, automation, workforce analytics, and digital HR technologies.
Serve as executive advisor to CHROs, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and executive leadership teams on HR operating model design, HR organizational effectiveness, Shared Services strategy, Centers of Excellence design, HR Business Partner model optimization, Talent acquisition transformation, Total Rewards optimization, HR compliance and risk management, Workforce planning, Employee experience strategy, Organizational design, Change management, Workforce productivity, HR service delivery optimization.
Lead enterprise-wide assessments including HR organizational structure, Span of control analysis, Workforce capacity planning, HR role clarity, Team competency assessments, HR service delivery effectiveness, HR process maturity, HR governance, SOP documentation, Policy reviews, Compliance assessments, Operating model redesign, KPI development, Service level agreements, Vendor assessments, Outsourcing opportunities, Workforce analytics capabilities.
Lead assessments and recommendations regarding Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, Payroll systems, Talent Management systems, Learning Management Systems, Benefits Administration platforms, Applicant Tracking Systems, Performance Management technology, Employee self-service solutions, Workflow automation, AI-enabled HR technologies, Reporting and analytics, HR system integrations, Data governance, Digital employee experience.
Provide recommendations for technology optimization, implementation roadmaps, vendor selection, and process redesign.
Oversee complex enterprise transformation initiatives including Current-state assessments, Future-state operating model design, Executive strategy sessions, Transformation roadmaps, Business case development, Implementation planning, PMO oversight, Executive steering committees, Change management strategies, Communications planning, Adoption strategies, Organizational readiness, Benefits realization tracking.
Develop executive-level client relationships.
Identify new consulting opportunities within existing accounts.
Lead proposal development and client presentations.
Present at executive forums and industry conferences.
Develop thought leadership publications.
Partner with sales and executive leadership to grow consulting revenue.
Build strategic alliances with HR technology vendors.
Participate in executive networking and business development activities.
Develop consulting talent.
Coach senior consultants and project managers.
Conduct performance reviews.
Establish career development plans.
Lead resource planning.
Build a collaborative consulting culture.
Develop future practice leaders.