HR Consultant, Talent & Program Management

About the role

The Fountain Group is hiring an experienced HR Consultant, Talent & Program Management - Technology for a prominent client in the financial services industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with a strong background in talent management, project management, and HR business partnering who enjoys driving strategic talent initiatives while supporting operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leaders and HR teams to develop and implement impactful talent management and employee engagement strategies.
• Serve as a trusted consultant by assessing talent needs and recommending solutions that strengthen talent pipelines and career development.
• Design, administer, and manage talent development programs for Technology employees at all levels.
• Support talent reviews, calibration sessions, succession planning, performance management, and career development initiatives.
• Lead people analytics by building dashboards, analyzing workforce data, identifying trends, and presenting actionable insights.
• Coordinate Tech HR operating rhythms, including staff meetings, agendas, follow-ups, action item tracking, and key deliverables.
• Manage recurring HR processes such as headcount reconciliation, immigration tracking, talent calendars, and engagement initiatives.
• Develop presentations, summaries, and communications that translate HR data into meaningful business insights.
• Drive cross-functional projects and ensure alignment across HR and Technology leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or High School Diploma with 6+ years of HR experience.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience with a strong Talent Management background.
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience supporting executive leaders and both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Strong experience with: talent reviews, talent calibration, succession planning, career development, employee engagement, performance management.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and presenting HR data.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills in a geographically diverse, matrixed organization.
• Experience managing complex HR initiatives, recurring operating rhythms, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and streamline work.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Highly organized with exceptional project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Analytical mindset with excellent storytelling and presentation abilities.
• Experience managing HR operational processes such as headcount reconciliation, immigration tracking, and talent governance.
• Proven ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$46.16 - $57.70/hour

Schedule

6-month contract with possible extensions. Remote with occasional travel to the nearest office required for team meetings, training, and culture events.