As-Needed HR Strategy & Analytics Consultant

GuruSchools LLP; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Newport News is seeking an experienced Human Resources Strategic Planning & Research Analysis Consultant to provide on‑call HR consulting, strategic planning, workforce research, organizational development, recruitment, and workforce development support on an as‑needed basis.

The consultant will work with HR stakeholders to analyze workforce needs, conduct research, and develop practical recommendations that improve workforce effectiveness and organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Experience in HR consulting, strategic planning, workforce analysis, research, or organizational development.
• Strong understanding of HR functions, workforce management, recruitment, and effectiveness.
• Experience researching, analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop professional reports and executive materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential HR information.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR strategic planning and advisory services on an on-call basis.
• Assess organizational and workforce needs; develop practical HR strategies.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on workforce and HR issues.
• Analyze workforce data, HR metrics, trends, and organizational information.
• Develop reports, presentations, findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, recruitment, retention, and development.
• Conduct benchmarking on HR practices, compensation, and workforce trends.
• Evaluate HR processes, programs, policies, and practices; recommend improvements.
• Support organizational effectiveness and development initiatives.
• Identify workforce gaps and opportunities; design research instruments when needed.
• Gather data via interviews, surveys, focus groups, document reviews.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare executive briefs and presentations for HR and organizational leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Coordinate with City representatives to define requirements and timelines.
• Deliver services within agreed schedules.
• Document findings, methodologies, and implementation considerations.
• Perform other HR consulting and research activities as assigned.

Skills

HR 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Org Development/Public Admin

Master's degree in related field

HR certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, SPHR/PHR)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

HRIS / HR tech

Workforce analytics tools

Data collection & analysis tools

Survey & assessment tools

Dashboard/report development

Job description

The City of Newport News is seeking an experienced Human Resources Strategic Planning & Research Analysis Consultant to provide on‑call HR consulting, strategic planning, workforce research, organizational development, recruitment, and workforce development support on an as‑needed basis.

The consultant will work with HR stakeholders to analyze workforce needs, conduct research, and develop practical recommendations that improve workforce effectiveness and organizational performance.