Senior HR Transformation Consultant
We are looking for a Senior HR Transformation Consultant who doesn’t just deliver HR transformation but actually shapes it. Do you thrive on solving complex people, process, and technology challenges—and influencing senior leaders to think differently about the future of HR? If so, we want to meet you.
As a Senior HR Transformation Consultant, you’ll step into a role where your expertise is pivotal. You’ll partner directly with C‑suite stakeholders, redefine HR operating models, and guide organisations through business‑critical transformation programmes. This isn’t about incremental change; it’s about designing the HR function of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory & Design
* Partner with clients to define HR transformation strategies, target operating models, and multi‑year roadmaps.
* Conduct current‑state assessments and identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and digital enhancement.
* Design future‑state HR processes and frameworks aligned with best practice and organisational objectives.
Technology Enablement
* Advise on leading HR technology solutions (Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and their role within transformation programmes.
* Lead and support solution design workshops, ensuring business requirements are accurately translated into technology solutions.
Project Delivery
* Lead major workstreams or functional tracks within large‑scale HR transformation programmes.
* Work closely with programme and project managers to define delivery plans, milestones, risks, and resource needs.
* Facilitate stakeholder workshops, manage decision‑making forums, and oversee change impact assessments.
Change Management & Adoption
* Develop and execute change management strategies that drive adoption and behavioural change across the organisation.
* Create clear and engaging communication, training, and readiness plans to support effective implementation.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
* Provide leadership, coaching, and quality assurance to junior consultants and analysts.
* Contribute to internal knowledge development, best‑practice collateral, and methodology improvements.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience delivering HR transformation initiatives, including process redesign and technology‑enabled change.
* Strong understanding of HR operating models, shared services structures, and global HR process frameworks.
* Familiarity with leading HR technology platforms (Oracle HCM Cloud strongly preferred).
* Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills at senior levels.
* Proven ability to deliver in complex, fast‑paced, and multi‑stakeholder environments.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior consulting or advisory experience within HR transformation programmes.
* Certifications in HR technology platforms or recognised change management methodologies.
* Experience supporting or leading global HR transformation initiatives.
Benefits & Additional Information
* Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
* Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
* Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
* Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
* Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.
* Quarterly performance‑related profit share.
* Hybrid / Remote working flexibility.
* Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover.
* Certified Great Place to Work for ten+ years running.
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud – ERP, HCM, EPM)
+447840839370
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers.
Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!
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