Human Resources Strategic Planning & Research Analysis Consultant

Job Title: Human Resources Strategic Planning & Research Analysis Consultant

Job Type: Contract / On-Call Consulting
Work Arrangement: As Needed / On-Call
Location: Newport News Virginia
Client: City of Newport News VA
Engagement: As-Needed HR Consulting Services

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Strategic Planning & Research Analysis Consultant to provide professional HR consulting strategic planning workforce research organizational effectiveness recruitment and workforce development support on an as-needed on-call basis .

The consultant will work with organizational and HR stakeholders to analyze workforce needs conduct research develop practical recommendations support strategic HR initiatives and provide data-driven solutions that improve workforce effectiveness and organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR strategy workforce planning HR research and analytics organizational development recruitment talent management and consulting .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR strategic planning and advisory services on an on-call basis.

• Assess organizational and workforce needs and develop practical HR strategies.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research related to workforce and HR issues.

• Analyze workforce data HR metrics trends and organizational information.

• Develop reports presentations findings recommendations and strategic action plans.

• Support workforce planning talent management recruitment retention and workforce development initiatives.

• Conduct research and benchmarking involving HR practices compensation workforce trends organizational structures and related topics as assigned.

• Evaluate existing HR processes programs policies and practices and recommend improvements.

• Support organizational effectiveness and organizational development initiatives.

• Assist with identifying workforce gaps emerging HR challenges and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop methodologies analytical frameworks surveys assessments and research instruments when required.

• Gather information through stakeholder interviews surveys focus groups document reviews and data analysis.

• Translate complex research and workforce data into clear actionable recommendations.

• Prepare executive-level briefings and presentations for HR and organizational leadership.

• Provide subject-matter expertise across assigned HR consulting categories.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee workforce and organizational information.

• Coordinate with City representatives and relevant stakeholders to define requirements timelines deliverables and priorities.

• Respond to individual consulting assignments and deliver services within agreed schedules.

• Document findings methodologies recommendations and implementation considerations.

• Perform other related HR consulting and research activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development Industrial/Organizational Psychology Public Administration or a related field .

• Demonstrated professional experience providing HR consulting strategic planning workforce analysis research or organizational development services.

• Strong understanding of HR functions workforce management recruitment talent management and organizational effectiveness.

• Experience conducting research analyzing information identifying trends and developing recommendations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to develop professional reports presentations and executive-level materials.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple consulting assignments.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive HR information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in HR Business Administration Organizational Development Public Administration Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field.

• SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP SPHR PHR or comparable HR certification.

• Experience supporting public-sector municipal government or similarly complex organizations .

• Experience with workforce analytics and HR data visualization.

• Experience developing HR strategic plans and workforce development strategies.

• Experience conducting organizational assessments and process improvement studies.

• Experience with HR benchmarking and labor/workforce research.

• Experience facilitating executive or stakeholder workshops.

Required Skills

Core Skills:

• Human Resources Consulting

• HR Strategic Planning

• Workforce Planning

• HR Research & Analysis

• Workforce Analytics

• Organizational Development

• Organizational Effectiveness

• Talent Management

• Recruitment & Staffing

• Workforce Development

• HR Program Evaluation

• Process Improvement

• Strategic Analysis

• Data Analysis

• Research Methodology

• Report Writing

• Executive Presentations

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitation

• Project Management

Technical/Analytical Skills:

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Word

• HRIS / HR technology

• Workforce analytics and reporting tools

• Data collection and analysis

• Survey and assessment tools

• Dashboard/report development

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Analytical Reasoning

• Research & Data Interpretation

• Business/HR Acumen

• Communication

• Consulting

• Stakeholder Management

• Problem Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Confidentiality

• Project Management

• Presentation Skills

• Adaptability

Typical Deliverables

Depending on the Citys assignment deliverables may include:

• HR strategic plans

• Workforce assessments

• Workforce research and benchmarking reports

• HR data analysis

• Organizational assessments

• Workforce development recommendations

• Recruitment and retention analysis

• HR program/process evaluations

• Research findings and executive summaries

• Strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps

• Presentations and executive briefings

• Surveys assessment instruments and analytical frameworks

• Other HR consulting reports and work products requested by the City

Engagement Expectations

This is an on-call as-needed consulting engagement . Assignments may vary in scope and duration based on the Citys HR and organizational requirements. The consultant must be capable of quickly understanding individual assignments coordinating with City stakeholders conducting the required research or analysis and delivering professional work products within established deadlines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR strategist and consultant who combines strong HR subject-matter expertise with research analytical strategic planning and communication capabilities. The candidate should be comfortable working independently engaging senior stakeholders analyzing complex workforce information and converting findings into practical recommendations and actionable HR strategies.

Required Skills:

Human Resources ConsultingRecruitment & Staffing