Managing Consultant - HR & Talent Advisory, LHH

Our next-generation HR & Talent Advisory business focuses on helping organizations navigate the complex dynamics of organizational design, leadership, culture, and change.

As a Managing Consultant within LHH's HR & Talent Advisory Practice, you will spearhead high-impact consulting engagements that enable clients to transform their workforce, elevate leadership capabilities, and foster a resilient organizational culture. Acting as a strategic partner to senior executives, you'll navigate complex talent challenges and deliver innovative, data-informed solutions that drive measurable outcomes. Success in this role will be gauged by topline performance across active engagements, expansion of existing client relationships, acquisition of new business, and the overall effectiveness and engagement of your consulting team.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to the Regional Director, HR & Talent Advisory

Location:

• North America or UKI

Travel Requirement:

• Frequent (50%)

Languages:

• English. Any additional languages are a plus.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities:

Business Growth & Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for flagship accounts, ensuring strategic alignment, delivery excellence, and long-term client satisfaction.
• Own accountability for business development targets, including identifying growth opportunities, shaping proposals, and driving revenue within key accounts.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities across prospective client portfolios.
• Lead proposal development and pitch presentations, with a focus on strategic growth, profitability, and client impact.

Client Leadership & Strategic Delivery

• Lead end-to-end execution of HR and Talent Strategy engagements, spanning leadership development, organizational culture, and design.
• Cultivate and sustain trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior HR leaders.
• Translate complex business strategies into actionable, high-impact talent solutions.
• Leverage success stories and outcomes to deepen client partnerships and drive long-term value.

Thought Leadership & Innovation

• Generate and share forward-thinking insights on human capital trends, talent management, and the evolving future of work.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital through white papers, webinars, and active participation in industry forums.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Model initiative, accountability, and a high-performance mindset across engagements.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusive leadership.
• Oversee multi-workstream project teams, ensuring excellence in delivery, quality, and timeliness.

About you

Required skill and attributes

• Exceptional Analytical Acumen: Proven ability to solve complex problems, synthesize data, and generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Executive Presence & Stakeholder Influence: Skilled in engaging senior leaders, managing expectations, and building trust across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced Communication Proficiency: Adept at articulating complex concepts with clarity and precision-both verbally and in writing-to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative & Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, foster alignment, and drive cross-functional collaboration in dynamic environments.
• Expertise in HR & Talent Strategy: Deep understanding of the HR and Talent Advisory landscape, including client pain points, emerging trends, and strategic opportunities.
• Agility in Ambiguity: Comfortable navigating uncertainty and delivering results in fast-paced, multifaceted business contexts.
• Preferred Background: Managing Consultants typically hold advanced degrees (MBA, MS, Ph.D.) and bring 12+ years of experience in HR consulting and talent advisory. They have a track record of leading consulting teams and delivering transformative strategies that exceed client expectations.

What sets you apart

• You are a respected advisor to senior leaders-including CHROs, Heads of Talent, and business unit executives-known for shaping strategic direction and driving meaningful impact.
• You thrive in fast-paced, intellectually demanding environments, bringing clarity and confidence to complex challenges.
• You combine emotional intelligence with sharp business acumen, consistently delivering value-driven solutions that resonate with both people and performance.
• You operate with a global mindset, championing a culture of client-centricity that aligns seamlessly with broader business objectives.
• You embrace innovation and operational efficiency, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to elevate outcomes for clients, consulting teams, and the broader LHH ecosystem.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
• We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment.
• We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives.

Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000 per year plus bonus

Placement within this range is determined based on geographic location, experience, and other compensatory factors.

Benefits: Employees who opt into benefits as part of full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis per year, Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and talent sources.

Our full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH your single talent partner. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills, and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH make talent your competitive edge.

We believe the future work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH's approach is crafted to align with your business strategy and culture, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge, and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

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LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.