Job Description
Senior HR Strategy Consultant
Who We Are
Something extraordinary happens when every individual in a business knows their voice is heard, their commitment is valued, and their contributions make a difference. At Compass Business Solutions, we are passionately committed to fueling these fundamental needs. We don’t just fill gaps; we maximize organizational performance by partnering with leadership teams to underscore purpose, drive engagement, and curate a routinely rewarding work experience.
Our Impact
We provide high-impact outsourced and project-based partnerships to a diverse portfolio, ranging from high-growth startups to global enterprises with 30,000+ employees. Our reach spans every sector—including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and the performing arts. We approach the employee experience holistically, leveraging proven techniques and customizing best practices to ensure our clients’ people strategies are a competitive advantage.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior HR Strategy Consultant who possesses the depth of a Senior HR Business Partner or HR Director and the agility of a seasoned consultant. This is a hands-on, tactical, and strategic delivery role designed for a professional who thrives on variety. You will be the boots on the ground partner for our clients, translating high-level business goals into seamless HR execution.
Your Day-to-Day Impact Includes
- Translating business objectives into people priorities and leading high-level discussions with client leadership.
- Managing the full HR lifecycle, from building performance management cycles and facilitating training to performing turnover data analysis and conducting recruiting screens.
- Reviewing and updating employee resource manuals, creating modern policies, and managing complex employee relations, and more.
- Partnering with in-house subject matter experts to implement bespoke organizational strategies that fuel growth and retention.
Experience and Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s in a related field preferred.
Minimum of seven years of progressive HR experience required, experience as a Senior Manager or higher within a consulting organization or an in-house HR team highly preferred.
While we don’t expect “craft expertise” in every area of HR, you should have a strong command of the generalist landscape. Being able to comfortably handle client requests in at least 50% of the pick list below is required:
- Employee Relations
- Compliance
- Benefits Administration
- Organizational Design
- Compensation Architecture
- Talent Acquisition and Talent Strategy
- Coaching
- Mediations
- Management Training
- Job Description Architecture
- Investigations
- Onboarding/Offboarding
- HRIS Technology Implementation
Prior consulting experience is highly preferred. You must be comfortable with an ever-changing schedule and a diverse client base.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
This is a full-time role that requires intuition and flexibility for up to 30% travel. You know when a face-to-face moment is what is needed to drive a project home.
Additional Information
Compensation: $105,000 – $120,000 base salary, commensurate with experience and domain expertise, plus eligibility for bonus incentives.
Our Culture: Our mission is to create environments where all people thrive. We champion conversations around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, ensuring our internal team and our client practices are rooted in dignity and respect.
At Compass, we don’t just advocate for a better workplace—we build it. Are you ready to help us lead the way?
