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The Human Capital Advisory Director is a senior leader responsible for delivering complex, high-impact human capital solutions across a diverse client base. This role will be accountable for helping build out the practice and plays a critical role in mentoring and developing team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment, and driving operational excellence across the practice.
The Director brings deep, hands-on experience leading organizational effectiveness initiatives, including organizational design, job architecture, competency models, and performance management program design. They will lead client engagements end-to-end, oversee delivery quality and client relationships, contribute to practice growth and business development efforts, and help build scalable methodologies, capabilities, and talent within RSM’s Human Capital consulting practice.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver client engagements focused on organizational design, job architecture, competency model development, career pathing, succession planning and performance management program design across multiple industries
Lead workforce transformation strategy initiatives and drive practice growth by helping clients align organizational structures, talent strategies, operating models, and workforce capabilities with business priorities and future growth objectives
Manage multiple concurrent client engagements and priorities, ensuring high-quality delivery, effective resource management, proactive risk mitigation, and alignment to project timelines and budgets
Serve as the primary engagement leader, accountable for scope, quality, delivery timelines, and financial performance
Partner closely with senior client stakeholders to diagnose organizational challenges and design practical, scalable solutions
Translate strategy into actionable operating model, structure, role clarity, and talent framework recommendations
Oversee the development of deliverables including assessments, design assets, implementation roadmaps, and change enablement materials
Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams, providing performance feedback, mentorship, and career guidance
Contribute to practice growth through business development, proposal development, and solution shaping
Support the development and refinement of firm methodologies, tools, and intellectual capital related to organizational effectiveness and performance
Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned to client strategy
Actively participate in practice operations, including resource planning, engagement staffing, and talent development initiatives
Provide thought leadership through internal knowledge sharing, client presentations, and external content creation
Qualifications
10 + years of progressive experience in human capital or management consulting
Demonstrated hands on delivery experience in organizational design, competency models, job architecture, and performance management program design
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream engagements with senior level client stakeholders
Experience delivering projects across multiple industries, preferably within the middle market
Strong understanding of consulting firm operations, including engagement economics, delivery governance, and practice growth
Experience building, leading, and growing high performing consulting teams and practices
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to improve productivity, quality of work, and client delivery outcomes
Strong understanding of AI limitations, risks, and responsible use practices within a professional services environment
Ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI generated outputs to ensure accuracy and client readiness
Experience integrating AI into daily workflows, project delivery, and business processes
Excellent executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Management, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a professional services or large consulting firm environment
Advanced degree or relevant certifications in organizational development, human resources, or change management
Experience supporting large scale transformation initiatives that intersect with workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated thought leadership in organizational design or performance management disciplines
Continuous learning mindset with the ability to stay current on emerging AI capabilities and evolving consulting practices
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $134,000 - $269,000Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in human capital or management consulting
- Demonstrated hands on delivery experience in organizational design, competency models, job architecture, and performance management program design
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-workstream engagements with senior level client stakeholders
- Experience delivering projects across multiple industries
- Strong understanding of consulting firm operations, including engagement economics, delivery governance, and practice growth
- Experience building, leading, and growing high performing consulting teams and practices
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to improve productivity, quality of work, and client delivery outcomes
- Strong understanding of AI limitations, risks, and responsible use practices within a professional services environment
- Ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI generated outputs to ensure accuracy and client readiness
- Experience integrating AI into daily workflows, project delivery, and business processes
- Excellent executive presence with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Management, or a related field
- Experience in a professional services or large consulting firm environment
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications in organizational development, human resources, or change management
- Experience supporting large scale transformation initiatives that intersect with workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness
- Demonstrated thought leadership in organizational design or performance management disciplines
- Continuous learning mindset with the ability to stay current on emerging AI capabilities and evolving consulting practices
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RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.
