Human Capital Advisory Director

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver client engagements focused on organizational design, job architecture, competency model development, career pathing, succession planning and performance management program design across multiple industries
• Lead workforce transformation strategy initiatives and drive practice growth by helping clients align organizational structures, talent strategies, operating models, and workforce capabilities with business priorities and future growth objectives
• Manage multiple concurrent client engagements and priorities, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective resource management, proactive risk mitigation, and alignment to project timelines and budgets
• Serve as the primary engagement leader, accountable for scope, quality, delivery timelines, and financial performance
• Partner closely with senior client stakeholders to diagnose organizational challenges and design practical, scalable solutions
• Translate strategy into actionable operating model, structure, role clarity, and talent framework recommendations
• Oversee the development of deliverables including assessments, design assets, implementation roadmaps, and change enablement materials
• Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams, providing performance feedback, mentorship, and career guidance
• Contribute to practice growth through business development, proposal development, and solution shaping
• Support the development and refinement of firm methodologies, tools, and intellectual capital related to organizational effectiveness and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned to client strategy
• Actively participate in practice operations, including resource planning, engagement staffing, and talent development initiatives
• Provide thought leadership through internal knowledge sharing, client presentations, and external content creation

Qualifications

• 10 + years of progressive experience in human capital or management consulting
• Demonstrated hands-on delivery experience in organizational design, competency models, job architecture, and performance management program design
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream engagements with senior level client stakeholders
• Experience delivering projects across multiple industries, preferably within the middle market
• Strong understanding of consulting firm operations, including engagement economics, delivery governance, and practice growth
• Experience building, leading, and growing high-performing consulting teams and practices
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to improve productivity, quality of work, and client delivery outcomes
• Strong understanding of AI limitations, risks, and responsible use practices within a professional services environment
• Ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI generated outputs to ensure accuracy and client readiness
• Experience integrating AI into daily workflows, project delivery, and business processes
• Excellent executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Management, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or large consulting firm environment
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications in organizational development, human resources, or change management
• Experience supporting large scale transformation initiatives that intersect with workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness
• Demonstrated thought leadership in organizational design or performance management disciplines
• Continuous learning mindset with the ability to stay current on emerging AI capabilities and evolving consulting practices

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.