Human Resources (HR) Consultant

Overview

This innovative global technology company is dedicated to empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. With a culture centered on a growth mindset and inspiring excellence, they create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives worldwide.

Join a forward-thinking team as an HR Operations Advisor, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of human resources through strategic consulting and the innovative application of AI and automation. This is an incredible opportunity to significantly impact how talent is managed and developed within a large, complex engineering organization, driving cultural activation and elevating manager capabilities through scalable, data-driven solutions. Your expertise will directly contribute to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, making a tangible difference in the lives of employees and the success of the business.

**What You’ll Do:**

* Coach and advise managers and employees on complex workplace matters, leveraging AI-powered insights to inform recommendations.
* Provide expert consultation on critical HR topics including career development, performance management, workplace behavior, and policy interpretation.
* Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to support and enable strategic people priorities across the organization.
* Design and implement scalable, automated solutions that enhance manager effectiveness and streamline HR processes.
* Identify and champion opportunities to apply AI and process automation to optimize HR workflows, improve decision quality, and free up time for high-impact consulting.
* Partner across a matrixed environment, including HR, Legal, and Compliance teams, to shape and evolve local policies and practices.
* Lead diagnostics and resolution of complex policy or culture concerns, incidents, or threats, independently or in collaboration with HR and Legal professionals.
* Identify and escalate trends in employee relations, implementing solutions, including AI-assisted analysis and automated workflows, to proactively reduce issues.
* Provide expert consulting services to managers and employees on HR programs, processes, and initiatives, influencing decision-making with subject matter expertise.
* Utilize data and AI-driven insights to anticipate training needs, recommending and coordinating customized solutions to address capability gaps.
* Continuously evaluate HR processes for automation and AI-enablement, partnering with operations and technology teams to design, pilot, and scale solutions.
* Advise employees and managers on compliance with company values and current HR policies regarding managed projects and programs.

**What You’ll Bring:**

**Required Qualifications:**

* Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business programs/processes.
* Demonstrated strong foundation in HR consulting or employee relations, preferably within large, complex organizations.
* Deep expertise in performance management and workplace investigations or case management.
* Strong judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity and make balanced, high-quality decisions.
* Experience using data and insights to inform recommendations.
* Comfort operating in a highly matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
* A mindset focused on scale, looking beyond individual cases to improve systems and processes.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity with minimal guidance.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-starter mindset.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and advise stakeholders at all levels.
* Proven ability to build relationships and leverage networks to obtain information and drive outcomes.
* Confidence in leading conversations, providing guidance, and following up on open items in a timely manner.
* Ability to adapt and remain productive in less structured settings.
* Experience supporting cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Business programs/processes.
* Experience working in tech or fast-paced environments.
* Exposure to automation, tools, or process improvement.

Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.