Senior Consultant, HR Advisory

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.About the role:The Senior Consultant will focus on leading client projects. They will not have direct sales responsibilities, but they will be expected to support sales activities when an opportunity is identified by our leadership and sales organizations, or a lead comes directly from the market.When managing a client engagement, the Senior Consultant will generally serve as the day-to-day project manager, but there could be instances where the Senior Consultant is overseeing the project with a project manager reporting to the Senior Consultant.Project leadership responsibilities will vary by project, but will typically include project management, document preparation, data analysis and assimilation, meeting facilitation, and client/service provider communication.Essential Duties and Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Client Engagement ResponsibilitiesHelp build herronpalmer’s brand as the leading independent global HR advisor in the marketInvolved in all aspects of the business, including:Setting strategy for the business; expanding existing client engagements and relationshipsBuilding intellectual property and collateral for the global HR advisory practiceDeveloping and maintaining service provider relationshipsMarketing and building the brand for herronpalmer’s HR technology and services businessConsulting delivery (including assessments, business cases, sourcing and selection, HR process optimization, and transition engagements for HR technology, outsourcing and shared services operating models)Recruiting and development of current herronpalmer resources through training, coaching and project leadership/oversightBillable time responsibilitiesWhen assigned as the most senior team member with a project manager assigned:Function in a project oversight role comparable to an executive sponsor or engagement partner where the project manager delivers the day-to-day project management servicesLead the engagement by supporting the herronpalmer project team assigned and engaging with the most senior members of the client’s staff associated with the project (when appropriate)Provide guidance to the day-to-day project leads from both herronpalmer and the client staffReview and sign off on all client deliverables, unless those responsibilities have been fully delegated to the project managerSupport key client meetings as needed, such as selection of the RFP candidates, preparation of the scope of services document, selection of finalists, review of the best and final offer and contract award discussionWhen assigned as the day-to-day project manager:Lead assessment, RFP, operating model, process optimization, implementation and/or relationship remediation projects coordinating with the Managing Director and/or others as necessaryLead the gathering and assimilation of client- or project-specific data into project document templatesManage formal project communication/interaction with service provider candidates and clientOversee summarization of RFP responses which are delivered via side-by-side analyses; review, edit and approve drafts prepared by analystsFacilitate client discussions (meetings or calls) related to current state discovery, requirements, future state delivery model, provider markets, benchmarks, best fit solutions, and roadmaps.Interact with client representatives from HRIT, finance, legal, procurement, communications and other HR/Payroll functions to achieve project objectivesTravel to the client site with the project team as needed - may include traveling on weekends and (occasionally) international travelNew Business Development ResponsibilitiesSupport new business opportunities identified by the sales and service organizations and those that come directly to herronpalmerWhile representing the client’s objectives first and foremost, promote a collaborative working relationship with services providers which results in a positive reputation for herronpalmer and a strong pipeline of referrals to prospective clientsCommunicate to the Managing Director and Leadership Team on the identification and status of new business opportunitiesGeneral ResponsibilitiesSupport internal efforts to increase the efficiency of the services we provideKeep detailed and accurate track of time spent each on various tasks each day; especially client-billable work, using the tool providedCommunicate to the Managing Director and Leadership Team on the status of existing projects and budgetsPersonal DevelopmentKeep up to date on and engaged with the advisory and benefits industry by taking advantage of herronpalmer provided training, actively seeking expert advice from industry leaders, participating in meetings with service providers and attending approved industry events.Required 15+ years of business experience overall10+ years of experience employed by an HR co