HR Reinvention Consulting Manager, High Tech Industry

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture’s Talent Reinvention Partner is seeking an HR Reinvention Manager to lead how organizations reinvent HR in the digital age, shaping strategy, and delivering value across operating models, technology, and process design. You’ll advise senior clients, design future HR operating models, drive ROI through AI, analytics, and automation, and manage cross-functional delivery and change management.

This high-visibility role requires deep HR transformation expertise, strong leadership, global

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in HR transformation, digital HR, or HR technology consulting.
• At least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• At least 1 year applying AI, GenAI, automation, or analytics to HR processes.
• Minimum 1 year of High Tech Industry experience.
• Ability to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Relationship Management: Advise senior client stakeholders on HR operating models, technology, and transformation strategies.
• HR Reinvention Strategy and Value Case: Develop value cases and roadmaps aligning HR with business goals.
• HR Operating Model and Service Delivery Framework: Design HR operating models and service delivery frameworks.
• Employee Experience & Talent Management: Enhance employee experience through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled talent processes.
• HR Technology Evaluation & Selection: Lead evaluation of HRIS and AI tools and guide vendor selection.
• Generative AI & Emerging Technologies: Define how GenAI and advanced tech enhance HR functions.
• HR Operations, Shared Services & Outsourcing: Advise on outsourcing and shared services to improve efficiency.
• Process Optimization & Automation: Streamline HR processes with automation and data analytics.
• Project Management & Delivery: Lead end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage change and gain executive buy-in.
• Business Development & Sales: Identify new HR reinvention opportunities and develop proposals.
• Practitioner Development, Thought Leadership, and Innovation: Coach teams and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

HR transformation

Digital HR

HR technology consulting

Leadership

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

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.

Role Overview: As an HR Reinvention Manager, you will lead and shape how organizations approach HR in the digital age. Your role involves defining, shaping, selling and executing HR reinvention 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 reinvention, strong client relationships, and effective project delivery.

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. Build perspectives on how the HR Strategy needs to evolve based on the evolution of the business strategy. Help clients optimize HR functions for efficiency, scalability, and strategic alignment.

HR Reinvention Strategy and Value Case

Develop and implement HR reinvention 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. Drive HR activity analysis to understand allocations of HR staff time and effort; compare to industry benchmarks and leading practices. Recommend options to optimize HR resource allocation and align with organizational goals. Work with clients to create HR reinvention value cases and roadmaps that align HR with business strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.

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. Lead HR organization design efforts, articulating interaction models, location strategy, and sizing.

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. Design talent management frameworks that integrate automation and AI to optimize workforce planning.

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. Guide clients through the vendor selection process, including creating RFPs and evaluating capabilities.

Generative AI & Emerging Technologies

Articulate how organizations should leverage GenAI and other advanced technologies to improve the HR function. Stay up to date on emerging digital HR trends and bring innovative solutions to clients.

HR Operations, Shared Services & Outsourcing

Advise clients on transforming HR operations through shared services, outsourcing, and integrating digital tools and automation. Help clients evaluate sourcing options, driving cost efficiency and quality. Design and implement HR operating models leveraging these components.

Process Optimization & Automation

Lead initiatives to streamline HR processes using automation, AI tools, and data analytics. Implement intelligent automation solutions to enhance process efficiency, scalability and accuracy.

Project Management & Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of HR reinvention projects, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes. Manage cross-functional teams to execute solutions across HR domains. Integrate new technologies like cloud-based HR systems and AI platforms into existing HR ecosystems.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Guide change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions to new HR processes and technologies. Facilitate stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with key business leaders and fostering buy-in and commitment at all levels of the organization. Empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to activate, apply, and sustain transformation initiatives long-term.

Business Development & Sales

Lead business development efforts by identifying and generating new HR reinvention opportunities, building on strong relationships with prospective clients. Write and present high-quality client proposals, business cases, and RFP responses that clearly articulate the value of our HR reinvention capabilities, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations. Support business growth by working closely with senior leadership on strategic business development initiatives, offerings, and cultivating a pipeline of potential opportunities.

Practitioner Development, Thought Leadership, and Innovation

Develop and coach practitioners on the functional craft of HR Reinvention; support learning programs and training efforts to develop our people. Contribute to thought leadership on HR reinvention trends and emerging areas of interest. Represent Accenture at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and reputation. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the HR Reinvention practice.

Ability to travel is required.

Here’s what you need:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR transformation, digital HR, or HR technology consulting, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Minimum of 2 years leading HR reinvention programs, including operating model, process, technology, or service delivery transformation initiatives
• Minimum of 1 year of experience applying AI, GenAI, automation, or analytics tools to improve HR processes, employee experience, workforce planning, or talent outcomes.
• Minimum of 1 year of High Tech Industry experience

Bonus Points if:

• 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. Expertise in evaluating HRIS, talent management systems, and AI-driven solutions. Experience managing vendor relationships and technology selection processes.
• HR Operating Model Design: Strong understanding of HR operating models, including shared services, outsourcing, and service delivery optimization. Ability to design and optimize HR operating models that integrate digital tools to drive efficiency and business outcomes.
• Employee Experience Focus: Proven experience enhancing employee engagement and well-being through innovative HR strategies and digital solutions. Ability to design employee‑centric HR solutions that align with company culture and business objectives.
• Project Management & Delivery: Expertise in managing complex projects from strategy to execution, on time, within budget, and with quality. Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
• Business Development & Sales: Skilled in leading business development leadership and building strong client relationships. Experience writing compelling proposals and presenting to senior leadership to win HR transformation engagements.
• Thought Leadership & Innovation: Contributions to industry thought leadership through writing, speaking engagements, and research. Active participation in industry events to stay current on HR transformation trends.
• Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills for building trusted relationships with C‑suite executives and senior stakeholders. Ability to influence senior leadership on HR strategy and technology decisions.
• 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.
• Agile & Scrum Certification: Certification in Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Annual Salary Range

• California $94,400 to $293,800
• Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
• Connecticut $94,400 to $253,800
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
• Illinois $87,400 to $253,800
• Maine $80,400 to $216,200
• Maryland $94,400 to $253,800
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300
• Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800
• New York $87,400 to $293,800
• New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
• Ohio $87,400 to $235,000
• Virginia $87,400 to $270,300
• Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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