Senior Associate, HR Transformation & Strategy

RSM; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Senior Associate for the Human Capital Advisory team to lead large-scale HR and HCM transformations across North America. You will guide engagements from strategy through implementation, collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable recommendations and measurable impact.

The role emphasizes operating model redesign, organizational design, technology enablement, and workforce optimization, with travel up to 50% across the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in human capital consulting, focusing on large-scale HR, organizational, or HCM transformations.
• Deep understanding of HR functions, including strategy, processes, technology, and compliance.
• Experience in at least two areas: HR technology strategy/implementation, organizational design/change management, strategic workforce planning, HR shared services and outsourcing, employee experience and engagement, mergers & acquisitions and post-merger integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale HR and organizational transformation projects, including HR operating model redesign and HRIS implementation.
• Partner with clients to assess current-state HR capabilities and design future-state solutions.
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations across HR functions such as talent management, organizational design, change management, and employee experience.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather requirements, identify pain points, and co-create solutions.
• Develop and deliver client-ready deliverables and materials that communicate insights, recommendations, and solutions.
• Support business development through proposal development, client presentations, and relationship building.

Skills

HR transformation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Job description

RSM is seeking a Senior Associate for the Human Capital Advisory team to lead large-scale HR and HCM transformations across North America. You will guide engagements from strategy through implementation, collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable recommendations and measurable impact.

The role emphasizes operating model redesign, organizational design, technology enablement, and workforce optimization, with travel up to 50% across the U.S. and Canada.