Senior Consultant, HR Advisory (Talent Pool)

About the role

The Senior Consultant – HR Advisory is a client-facing, consulting-led role focused on advising organizations on talent acquisition strategy, service design, operating model optimization, and supporting technology enablement. The role is advisory and outcomes-focused, emphasizing problem definition, solution design, and executive decision support rather than hands-on technical configuration.

You will work directly with senior HR and Talent leaders to assess current-state processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and design scalable future-state models that balance people, process, and technology. This role requires strong consulting discipline, structured thinking, and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Consulting Delivery

• Act as a senior client-facing consultant across advisory engagements, supporting projects from initiation through delivery and closure.
• Apply structured consulting problem-solving to diagnose business challenges and design practical, value-driven solutions.
• Lead discovery, assessment, and solution design activities across talent acquisition processes and services.
• Prepare and deliver executive-ready insights, recommendations, and decision materials for senior HR and business leaders.

HR / Talent Acquisition Strategy & Service Design

• Assess end-to-end HR and talent acquisition processes, operating models, and service delivery effectiveness.
• Design future-state models aligned to business strategy, scale, and candidate experience goals.
• Advise on workforce segmentation, enablement, and service optimization opportunities
• Build clear, actionable roadmaps spanning people, process, capability, and technology improvements.

Research, Analysis & Design Thinking

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research including interviews, workshops, surveys, and document reviews.
• Develop current-state and future-state artifacts such as process maps, journey maps, and service blueprints.
• Apply design thinking techniques to understand user needs and define experience-led solutions.
• Translate complex findings into clear, business-relevant insights.

In partnership with the QWA project team and Technology Consultant

• Advise on the role of technology across the talent acquisition lifecycle, including HRIS, ATS, CRM, Agentic/AI, automation, and experience platforms.
• Recommend optimization of existing systems or introduction of new tools as part of a broader TA strategy.
• Act as a bridge between business needs and technical considerations, partnering with specialists where required.

Practice Development & Growth

• Contribute to the development of QWA intellectual property including methodologies, playbooks, and toolkits.
• Stay current on market trends, talent technology innovations, and leading practices.
• Identify opportunities to support clients through additional advisory services and program expansion.

Qualifications & Requirements

- 6+ years of experience in management consulting, HR advisory, talent acquisition, or related domains

• Demonstrated client-facing experience leading discovery, workshops, and solution design engagements
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition operations, practices, and enabling technologies
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or design thinking training preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Core Skills & Capabilities

• Strong advisory and consulting skills with executive-level presence
• Ability to translate complex workforce challenges into structured, practical solutions
• Experience producing high-quality, executive-ready deliverables
• Solid understanding of emerging talent technologies and market trends
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to helping organizations design and execute workforce transformation. By leveraging the power of design thinking, AI, and automation, we create seamless, enjoyable digital experiences that make technology work for you – not the other way around. Our innovative, people-first design methodology ensures that we deliver transformational services tailored to meet your unique workforce needs.

Our Approach | Design Thinking

Our experienced consultants utilize journey mapping and “how might we?” frameworks to scientifically validate our strategic choices. By fostering user empathy, we enhance workforce collaboration and the execution of your digital transformation strategy.

Pay Transparency

This role pays between $50-90/hour depending on experience

At AGS, we recognize our people are our strength. We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.