Senior Human Resources Transformation Consultant - Washington, D.C.

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — three days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Required Experience: 8+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Job Function: Human Resources Consulting
Industry: Insurance and Professional Services
Compensation: $91,000–$100,000 annually
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

At North Star Talent Group, we connect exceptional talent with exceptional organizations. One of our valued clients is currently seeking a highly qualified Senior Human Resources Transformation Consultant to join their growing team.

This confidential opportunity is designed for an experienced consultant who can help organizations modernize HR through strategy, technology, automation, analytics, and responsible artificial intelligence.

You will lead complex HR transformation engagements, advise executive stakeholders, develop new client relationships, and design practical solutions that improve HR operations and the employee experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead HR transformation engagements from strategy and solution design through implementation.
• Advise clients on HR strategy, operating models, process redesign, employee experience, technology, and organizational adoption.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, analytics, and digital tools across the employee lifecycle.
• Design solutions that combine HR strategy, technology, data, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Lead executive-level discussions about improving HR effectiveness, workforce outcomes, and business performance.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts with mid-sized and large organizations.
• Prepare proposals, define project scope, estimate fees, negotiate terms, and support contract execution.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and financial performance.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time, within budget, and according to established quality standards.
• Mentor junior consultants in modern HR practices, analytics, consulting delivery, and AI adoption.
• Develop thought leadership, consulting methodologies, client tools, and go-to-market materials.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field.
• At least eight years of external consulting experience delivering HR transformation projects for mid-sized or large organizations.
• At least 10 years of program management experience supporting large-scale, multi-workstream initiatives.
• Deep understanding of HR operations and the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, talent, rewards, performance, and learning.
• Strong expertise in at least three of the following:
  • AI enablement
  • HR strategy
  • HR technology
  • Organizational effectiveness
  • HR operating models
  • Process redesign
  • Employee experience
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or comparable systems.
• Experience with recruiting, payroll, learning, performance, and talent-management technologies.
• Familiarity with shared-services platforms used for case, knowledge, or document management, such as ServiceNow.
• Strong business-development, proposal-writing, financial-scoping, and executive-presentation skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

AI and Technology Experience

Successful candidates should have hands-on experience with several of the following:

• Digital automation and robotic process automation.
• Conversational AI, virtual assistants, or employee-facing chatbots.
• Workforce analytics, machine learning, or predictive solutions.
• Generative AI and large language models.
• AI use-case identification and prompt design.
• Technology and vendor assessment.
• Data requirements, model validation, and governance.
• Responsible AI deployment, including privacy, security, transparency, and employee protections.

What Sets You Apart

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Proven success selling or delivering AI-enabled HR transformation engagements.
• Ability to translate emerging AI capabilities into practical HR and workforce outcomes.
• Experience leading consulting engagements from business development through final delivery.
• Strong ability to coach, motivate, and develop junior consultants.
• A consultative style that balances innovation with practical, measurable implementation.

Compensation

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $91,000–$100,000.

The compensation range is intentionally broad because the final offer will be based on the candidate's experience, education, technical expertise, consulting background, location, and overall alignment with the position.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their expected compensation during the initial screening process.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in either the Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. office.

The hiring organization will remain confidential during the initial recruitment process. Qualified candidates will receive additional information as they advance through the selection process.

Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship are not available.

North Star Talent Group is committed to connecting qualified professionals with opportunities where they can contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.