Human Resources, Sr.

IA Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Transformation Consultant to lead HR transformation initiatives for mid-to-large organizations. This hybrid role, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focuses on modernizing HR functions through AI, automation, digital technologies, and data-driven strategies. The successful candidate will combine deep HR consulting expertise with business development skills to deliver innovative, technology-enabled HR solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR transformation engagements for enterprise clients.
• Design and implement modern HR operating models.
• Integrate AI, automation, and analytics into HR processes.
• Improve workforce decision-making through data-driven strategies.
• Support digital employee experience initiatives.
• Redesign HR processes to improve efficiency and business outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Expand partnerships with mid-to-large organizations.
• Lead executive discussions on AI-enabled HR transformation.
• Develop solution proposals combining HR strategy, technology, and AI.
• Negotiate project scope and execute consulting contracts.
• Lead consulting teams throughout project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to scope.
• Manage project financial performance and quality standards.
• Mentor junior consultants in HR transformation, analytics, and AI adoption.
• Provide strategic guidance throughout complex transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to HR transformation methodologies.
• Develop AI-focused consulting frameworks and go-to-market materials.
• Promote best practices in HR strategy and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with internal consulting teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of external consulting experience delivering HR transformation projects.
• At least 10 years of program management experience leading large, multi-stream initiatives.
• Proven experience working with mid-to-large organizations.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should demonstrate strong expertise in at least three of the following areas:

• AI-enabled HR transformation.
• HR strategy.
• HR technology.
• HR operating model design.
• Organizational effectiveness.
• Employee experience.
• Process redesign.

HR Technology

Experience with:

• Workday
• SAP SuccessFactors
• HRIS platforms
• Recruiting systems
• Payroll systems
• Learning Management Systems
• Talent Management platforms
• ServiceNow or similar shared services platforms

AI & Automation

• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Conversational AI and chatbots
• Machine Learning applications in HR
• HR analytics
• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt engineering
• AI vendor evaluation
• Data governance and model validation
• Responsible AI deployment

Skills

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management abilities.
• Business development and proposal writing expertise.
• Financial scoping and contract negotiation experience.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design innovative HR transformation solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive recruitment and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise HR transformation projects.
• Exposure to AI-driven consulting and emerging HR technologies.
• Career advancement within a collaborative consulting environment.

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Hybrid)