At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR transformation projects and shape the future of work in the digital age.
- Company: Join Accenture, a leader in talent reinvention and HR consulting.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to innovate with AI technologies.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how organisations operate and enhance employee experiences.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in HR transformation with strong leadership and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
We Are Accenture’s Talent Reinvention Partner and we’re helping clients reinvent how people and organizations work—delivering leadership, talent, operating models, workforce intelligence, and change solutions to accelerate the workforce agenda in the age of AI. We develop forward‑thinking leaders who can lead effectively in an AI‑augmented workplace and navigate change with confidence. Our team is at the forefront of talent, HR, and organizational consulting, supporting clients across AI‑enabled skilling and reskilling, talent strategy, leadership development, employee experience, and change management.
Role Overview: As an HR Transformation Senior Manager, you will lead and shape how organizations approach HR in the digital age. Your role involves defining, shaping, selling and executing HR transformation projects that integrate digital solutions, automation, process, and organization optimization. You will work closely with clients to improve HR functions, enhancing both business performance and employee satisfaction. This high-visibility role requires strategic thinking, deep expertise in HR transformation, strong client relationships, and effective project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Leadership & Relationship Management: Build strong, trusted long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders. Advise clients on HR operating models, technology, and transformation strategies aligned with business goals. Help clients optimize HR functions for efficiency, scalability, and strategic alignment.
- HR Transformation Strategy and Value Case: Develop and implement HR transformation strategies that blend traditional HR practices with digital innovations like AI, GenAI, and automation. Leverage analytics to assess current HR operations and design future-state models with technology-driven solutions to improve talent management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
- HR Operating Model and Service Delivery Framework: Design new HR operating models and service delivery frameworks for clients, infusing leading practices from areas such as employee experience, digital HR, shared services, and outsourcing.
- Employee Experience & Talent Management: Lead initiatives to enhance employee experience through personalization, engagement, and alignment with company culture. Use HR technology, process improvement methodologies and data analytics to improve talent acquisition, performance management, and employee well-being.
- HR Technology Evaluation & Selection: Lead the evaluation and selection of HR technologies (e.g., HRIS, AI tools) that fit client needs, culture, and business goals.
- Generative AI & Emerging Technologies: Articulate how organizations should leverage GenAI and other advanced technologies to improve the HR function.
- HR Operations, Shared Services & Outsourcing: Advise clients on transforming HR operations through shared services, outsourcing, and integrating digital tools and automation.
- Process Optimization & Automation: Lead initiatives to streamline HR processes using automation, AI tools, and data analytics.
- Project Management & Delivery: Lead end-to-end delivery of HR transformation projects, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
- Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Guide change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions to new HR processes and technologies.
- Business Development & Sales: Lead business development efforts by identifying and generating new HR transformation opportunities.
- Practitioner Development, Thought Leadership, and Innovation: Develop and coach practitioners on the functional craft of HR Transformation; support learning programs and training efforts to develop our people.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in HR transformation, digital HR, or HR technology consulting, with at least 3 years in a senior managerial or leadership role.
- Minimum of 3 years' leading large-scale HR transformation projects.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in designing and implementing HR operating models, shared services, and outsourcing strategies.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in the High Tech, Comms & Media, or Software & Platforms industry.
Bonus Skills:
- HR Technology Expertise: In-depth understanding of leading HR platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) and their role in transforming HR operations and the employee experience.
- HR Operating Model Design: Strong understanding of HR operating models, including shared services, outsourcing, and service delivery optimization.
- Employee Experience Focus: Proven experience enhancing employee engagement and well-being through innovative HR strategies and digital solutions.
- Project Management & Delivery: Expertise in managing complex projects from strategy to execution, on time, within budget, and with quality.
- Business Development & Sales: Skilled in leading business development leadership and building strong client relationships.
- Thought Leadership & Innovation: Contributions to industry thought leadership through writing, speaking engagements, and research.
- Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills for building trusted relationships with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
- Consulting & Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and develop innovative HR solutions that leverage digital technologies.
- Advanced Data Analytics & HR Metrics: Experience with workforce analytics and creating HR dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Global & Multinational Experience: Experience with global clients and knowledge of international HR practices and compliance.
HR Reinvention Consulting Sr. Manager in Redmond employer: Accenture PLC
At Partners in Performance, part of Accenture, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture. Our focus on human performance means you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, driving meaningful change and delivering tangible results rather than just reports. With a commitment to employee growth through mentorship and diverse experiences, our ANZ office offers a unique environment where your insights can lead to impactful outcomes for some of the world's largest companies.
