HR Transformation Principal Director, Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel
Accenture - Columbus, OH
posted 2 days ago
About the position
As a HR Transformation Principal Director, 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. You are a Consulting Thought Leader & Expert with deep experience in HR Transformation within the Consumer Goods, Retail & Travel industry. You have deep, differentiated skills and expertise that are in high demand and relevant in the market. You have energy and drive in abundance, along with personal resilience, a passion for serving clients, and a love of continual learning. As a senior leader, you're a natural at appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams, while also establishing credibility & confidence with C-Suite client leaders. As a Principal Director, you demonstrate "the four Cs" to the fullest: Credentials, Capability, Connections, and Content.
Responsibilities
- Build strong, trusted long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders.
- Advise clients on HR operating models, technology, and transformation strategies aligned with business goals.
- 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.
- 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 initiatives to enhance employee experience through personalization, engagement, and alignment with company culture.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of HR technologies (e.g., HRIS, AI tools) that fit client needs, culture, and business goals.
- Articulate how organizations should leverage GenAI and other advanced technologies to improve the HR function.
- Advise clients on transforming HR operations through shared services, outsourcing, and integrating digital tools and automation.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of HR transformation projects, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in HR transformation, digital HR, or HR technology consulting with at least 5 years in a senior managerial or leadership role.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience leading large-scale HR transformation projects.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in designing and implementing HR operating models, shared services, and outsourcing strategies.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Consumer Goods & Services, Retail and/or Travel Industry.
Nice-to-haves
- In-depth understanding of leading HR platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) and their role in transforming HR operations and the employee experience.
- Strong understanding of HR operating models, including shared services, outsourcing, and service delivery optimization.
- Proven experience enhancing employee engagement and well-being through innovative HR strategies and digital solutions.
- Expertise in managing complex projects from strategy to execution, on time, within budget, and with quality.
- Skilled in leading business development leadership and building strong client relationships.
Benefits
- 401k
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- vision_insurance
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- tuition_reimbursement
- flexible_scheduling
- professional_development
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