Sr. Performance Consultant

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job assumes responsibility for leading and advancing systemwide performance development strategies by partnering with Human Resources partners, senior leaders, and other key stakeholders across the organization. The Senior Performance Consultant serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert in performance programs and tools such as the Annual Review, Talent Review, and Succession Planning. This role provides high-level consultative support, champions best practices, and drives enterprise-wide initiatives to ensure optimization of systems and processes to align with organizational goals and priorities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
5-7 years of experience in performance management, talent development, or HR consulting, including experience leading enterprise-level initiatives.
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills to identify trends and influence strategic decisions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations and facilitation
Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and change management initiatives
Expertise in HRIS platforms, especially Workday, with ability to optimize system functionality
Ability to develop and deliver engaging training and enablement programs for leaders and HR partners, ensuring adoption of performance and talent practices.
Strong consultative and influencing skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and timeliness
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable performance strategies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related discipline
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms; experience influencing senior leaders in a complex, multi-site organization.
Experience in healthcare.
SHRM-CP, PHR/SPHR, or other relevant HR certifications, 360 – degree feedback and/or coaching certification.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide, cross-functional initiatives focused on performance management, talent review, and succession planning to advance strategic organizational priorities.
Serve as a strategic advisor to HR partners and senior leaders, offering expert guidance on performance management strategies and processes.
Analyze organizational performance and talent data to generate actionable insights, influence leadership decisions, and drive implementation of effective solutions.
Develop and present executive-ready recommendations and progress updates to senior stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making.
Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate performance insights into leadership development and workforce planning initiatives.
Design and deliver advanced training and enablement programs that equip leaders and HR partners to execute performance strategies effectively.
Oversee the optimization of systems and tools to enhance efficiency and user experience.
Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members and other HR team members
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.