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Business Performance Improvement People & Change (HR Transformation) Associate Director

Protiviti


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 177480 - 301600
Posted: 5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB REQUISITION

Business Performance Improvement - People & Change (HR Transformation) Associate Director

LOCATION

CHICAGO

ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)

ATLANTA - PEACHTREE RD DALLAS PHILADELPHIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

You Belong Here

The Protiviti Career providesopportunityto learn inspire and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission:We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.

At every level we champion leaders wholiveour values ofintegrity inclusion innovation and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey we believe integrity guides our way inclusion moves us forward together innovation creates new destinations and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.

Where We Need You

Protiviti islooking for anAssociate Directorto join our growingPeople & Changeteam.

What You Can Expect

As an Associate Directoryoulltake a lead role in strengthening our relationships with clientsdrivingmarketimpact throughbusiness development ina highlycollaborativeenvironmentand providingleadershipin thedeliveryof engagements.Youllpartner with our strategic clients toshapethe future of theHR function.Youlldevelop strategiesanddo the practicalrollupyour sleevesimplementationworkto helpHRleadership teamdeliverbusinessoutcomes.

Youllbuild lasting relationships with clients and within the community as you serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market.You will also be a mentor and provide growth and development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans.

What Will Help You Be Successful

  • You are deeply passionate about HR transformation and modernizing HR functions to deliver measurable business value

  • You bring a strong point of view on HR operating model design service delivery strategy and functional effectiveness

  • You are comfortable working directly with CHROs and executive stakeholders positioning yourself as a strategic advisor

  • You are intellectually curious about how HR creates value and constantlyidentifyopportunities to simplify streamline and improveHRprocesses

  • Youarewellversedacross theentireHR technologystackandcanhelpclientsexploreandenable new waysof working

  • You can translate complex diagnostic insights into clear actionable transformation roadmaps

  • You proactively build market presence through client relationships networking and thought leadership

  • You are experienced indesigningimplementingandoptimizingHRtechnologiesandnavigate fluidlyfromfunctional totechnicalconversations

  • You foster a collaborative high-performance culture and invest in developing others

  • You take ownership of growing the business from pipeline development through successful delivery

  • Youenjoybuilding repeatable methodologies tools and assets that scale the HR Transformation practice

Do Your Talents Include the Following

  • Demonstrated experiencewith:

  • Leading HR transformation programs including HR operating model redesignAI forward HRprocessesandtechnology enablement

  • DrivingHRorganizational design service offeringsand workforce planning aligned to business strategy andkeybusiness outcomes

  • ArchitectingHRtransformationbusiness casemodels executivebriefingmaterialsandroadmaps

  • Designing and implementing skills-based workforce strategies and talent frameworks

  • EnhancingglobalHRoperations includingdisruptingthetraditional tierstructureautomating workat scaleandtransitioning work intoHR operationsanddelivering experienceatscale

  • ImplementingandoptimizingmajorHRtechnologies(e.g. Workday SAP SuccessFactors Oracle HCM ServiceNowArtificial Intelligence)andbest inclasssolutions (Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsWorkforce Planningetc.)

  • Developing talent strategies across recruiting succession learning & development and leadership pipelines

  • Leading change management efforts to support adoption of new HR structures processes andtechnologies

  • Conducting HR diagnostics and maturity assessments toidentifygaps and prioritize improvement initiatives

  • Provenbusiness developmentexpertiseandmarketimpact includingunderstandingclientneedsdevelopingholistic solutionsdocumentingproposalsand contractingforengagement

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

  • Proven ability to build and expand client relationships

  • Experience managing multiple engagements across industries and business environments

  • Demonstrated leadership of teams including coaching mentoring and performance management

  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Your Educational and Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelorsdegree inhuman resources Business Organizational Development or related field

  • 9 years of experience in HR transformation human capital consulting or progressive HR leadership roles

  • Progressiveleadershipexperiencein aglobalprofessional servicesconsultingfirmisstrongly preferred

  • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Excel Word); experience with process mapping or analytics tools a plus

  • Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP PHR/SPHR PMP or similar preferred

Our Hybrid Workplace

Protiviti practices a hybrid model which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirementsvaryby client project team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.

Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.

$153000.00 - $260000.00

Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.

16%

The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.

$177480.00 - $301600.00

Employees are eligible for medical dental and vision coverages FSA and HSA healthcare accounts life and accident insurance adoption and fertility assistance paid parental leave up to 10 weeks and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation personal needs and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.

Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials insurance contracts plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.

Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Protivitis employment process any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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For positions located in San Francisco CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states West Virginia Alaska.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

JOBLOCATION

IL PRO CHICAGO

Required Experience:

Director


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