Senior Consultant, HR Advisory 3-Month Contract

Company DescriptionQuantum Work Advisory, a dynamic and innovative subsidiary of Allegis Group, specializes in workforce technology and workforce transformation advisory services. Supported by Allegis Group's 40-year legacy and $15 billion in revenues, we are committed to transforming workforce strategies and enhancing organizational performance. Learn more at quantumwork.com.OUR COMMITMENTWe 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 THINKINGOur 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.Job DescriptionQWA is responsible for all design thinking activities throughout the Advisory Practice service offerings. QWA demonstrates expertise to map out business processes and compare to best practices to find efficiencies and new solutions for clients. We work with internal and external stakeholders, project teams, and subject matter experts (SME's), providing leadership and holistic solutions for cross-functional business groups specializing in the Human Capital Management domain.While the role is not required to have in-depth, hands-on technical expertise, although highly desirable, the role does require someone with a passion for technology and enhancing the user experience. It is crucial that the person has a strong passion to learn and systematically absorb and document market intelligence of the tech ecosystem, and continue to grow their expertise.RESPONSIBILITIESCustomer Relationship ManagementAct as the lead point of contact representing QuantumWork Advisory from project kick-off through closure.Act as the key bridge to understand business requirements and build empathy with the user experience to identify the optimal technical and service design solution.Research and AnalysisDevelop a detailed understanding of the current process, operational design and technology challenges and define a clear and agreed problem statement.Gain insight into client requirements and business needs. Conduct on-site or virtual workshops with customers to validate requirements and gain consensus around project scope and plan.Oversee and support data collection, analysis, and solution design phases.Leveraging design thinking method and philosophy, understand and capture the needs of the customer through an outside-in lensConduct interviews and surveys, existing process maps and technology diagrams toWork with the team to develop a journey map to understand pain pointsTenaciously question, challenge assumptions, and analyse information to diagnose the root of an issue, design optimal solutions, and assess short- and long-term impact of recommendations.Service and Technology DesignDesign and recommend solutions that improve the user experience.Recommend either optimising current technologies or implementing new technologies across the talent acquisition cycle including ATS, CRM, Search and Match, AI and Automation, Scheduling and Marketing tools.Leverage their excellent working knowledge of the talent cycle and recruitment processes and how they are best supporting by technology.Build a clear technology strategy and roadmap.Product DevelopmentWhen not working on client projects contribute to the development of the Advisory Practice by developing playbooks, methodologies, and toolsets to ensure each project is seamless and as efficient as possible.Proactively identify best practices form the market and work with leadership to meet and exceed these benchmarksMarket AnalysisResearch and document industry trends & technologiesProvides consultation on technology best practices and trendsProject ManagementProvide project leadership on advisory projects and manage resourcing and work allocation.CommercialEnsure each project meets profit margin targets.TechnologyThe role is a key conduit between business needs and more technical requirements. (It is expected for highly technical requirements, specialist resources would be engaged within the project to support this role).Analyze clients' business and technical challenges and design comprehensive solutions that integrate smoothly into customer environments.Provides consultation to internal and external leadership on technology best practices and trends.Recommends appropriate courses of action to technology vendors and leadership on technical issues.Sales and ExpansionsConstantly identify opportunities for advisory projects to support the client on their Worktech digital transformation journeys.QualificationsDemonstrated competency in strategic thinking with strong abilities in relationship management, working with demanding stakeholders, and driving change adoption by applying expertise in building empathy and relationships with senior clients and stakeholdersDemonstrated experience in research and distilling complex information, advising, and leading consensus building and influencing, presentation and facilitation skillsDemonstrated experience in creating and using consulting frameworks and methodologies.A sound understanding of emerging talent technology solutions and trends Demonstrated track record of continuous learningAbility to solve technical and business problems and effectively present conceptual information to all levels of internal and external managementExperience in working with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems and meet project deliverablesAdvanced in leading client discussions and driving project teams to decision consensusDemonstrated competency in self-discipline and independently completing project deliverablesFundamental knowledge of project management and/or collaboration tools, specifically MS Office, Mural, Smartsheets and EverHourAbility to travel up to 25-50%EXPERIENCE | EDUCATIONPreferred experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Resources or HRIS Technology domainPreferred industry experience within a RPO, TA or HR program, B2B Talent, HR sales or deliveryPreferred client facing consulting experienceSuperior presentation and storytelling ability to lead workshops and client presentationsBachelor's Degree preferredTraining in design thinking preferredAdditional InformationLocation disclaimer: This position is open to North America locations outside of California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Washington and Maryland.At AGS, we recognize our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity (M/F/Disability/Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please View email address on click.appcast.io for accommodation options.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.J-18808-Ljbffr Allegis Global Solutions