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Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency
Description:
About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest
Marsh McLennan Agency’s Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.
A day in the life.
As our HR Consulting Director on the HR Consulting team, you’ll lead client engagements by assessing their HR needs and delivering customized solutions in payroll, benefits, compensation, and performance management. You will collaborate closely with consulting managers and team members to ensure high-quality service delivery, align HR strategies with client business goals, and provide expert guidance that drives client satisfaction and business growth.
Our future colleague.
We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
- Leads and manages the delivery of comprehensive HR consulting services including payroll, benefits, compensation, performance management, and HR audits to ensure client satisfaction and business growth.
- Provides strategic project management and serves as a key liaison with client senior management to drive successful HR solutions and client retention.
- Coaches and develops consulting team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery, ongoing training, and achievement of billable and performance goals.
- Drives thought leadership by staying current on HR trends, leading product/service growth initiatives, and fostering employee engagement and team excellence.
- 7-9 years working in a Human Resource Generalist capacity with several areas of specialties
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field
- HR Certification (PHR, SPHR or SHRM)
A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.
Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth. A small sampling of the benefits our colleagues enjoy include:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more
- The flexibility to work at home or an office, based on your discretion and schedule
- Start with 20 days of paid time off
- A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events
- Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations
- Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards
- All the nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water you can drink
- A company-wide mentality that you can never appreciate your co-workers too much
Who You Are is Who We Are
MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.
Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $90,900 to $169,400.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency
Description:
About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest
Marsh McLennan Agency’s Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.
A day in the life.
As our HR Consulting Director on the HR Consulting team, you’ll lead client engagements by assessing their HR needs and delivering customized solutions in payroll, benefits, compensation, and performance management. You will collaborate closely with consulting managers and team members to ensure high-quality service delivery, align HR strategies with client business goals, and provide expert guidance that drives client satisfaction and business growth.
Our future colleague.
We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
- Leads and manages the delivery of comprehensive HR consulting services including payroll, benefits, compensation, performance management, and HR audits to ensure client satisfaction and business growth.
- Provides strategic project management and serves as a key liaison with client senior management to drive successful HR solutions and client retention.
- Coaches and develops consulting team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery, ongoing training, and achievement of billable and performance goals.
- Drives thought leadership by staying current on HR trends, leading product/service growth initiatives, and fostering employee engagement and team excellence.
- 7-9 years working in a Human Resource Generalist capacity with several areas of specialties
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field
- HR Certification (PHR, SPHR or SHRM)
A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.
Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth. A small sampling of the benefits our colleagues enjoy include:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more
- The flexibility to work at home or an office, based on your discretion and schedule
- Start with 20 days of paid time off
- A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events
- Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations
- Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards
- All the nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water you can drink
- A company-wide mentality that you can never appreciate your co-workers too much
Who You Are is Who We Are
MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.
Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $90,900 to $169,400.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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Find HR Consultant JobsHR Consultant Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercer66
- CVS Health58
- Alvarez & Marsal57
- Huron Consulting45
- Terracon Consultants45
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services734
- Accounting & Auditing294
- Technology & Software282
- Insurance204
- Healthcare & Medical Services194
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
- Demonstrated experience advising on employee relations, compliance, or organizational development
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Strong client-facing communication skills with experience presenting recommendations to leadership
Tips for Your HR Consultant Job Search
Quantify your HR impact on your resume
HR consultant resumes get more callbacks when they show outcomes, not just duties. Replace vague phrases like 'supported HR functions' with specific results: reduced time-to-fill, improved retention rates, or the number of employees affected by a policy overhaul.
Tailor your resume to each engagement type
Project-based consulting roles prioritize different strengths than embedded HR partner roles. Read each job posting for signals like 'interim,' 'fractional,' or 'strategic advisory,' then lead your resume with the experience that matches that engagement model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hr consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your HRCI or SHRM certification clearly
Many postings screen for PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP before a human reads your resume. Place your active certifications in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so they aren't buried in a skills section.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Interviewers hiring hr consultants routinely ask for a real example of a workforce challenge you diagnosed and resolved. Prepare one case study in detail: the situation, your diagnostic approach, what you recommended, and the measurable result your client saw.
Negotiate your day rate or project fee separately
Many hr consultant roles, especially project-based or fractional ones, are open to rate negotiation after an offer is made. Research the scope of deliverables and timeline before the conversation so you can anchor your rate to the value of the engagement, not just a market average.
HR Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hr consultants?
The companies hiring the most hr consultants right now include Mercer, CVS Health, and Alvarez & Marsal, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest among large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and management consulting practices that staff embedded HR advisory functions.
How many hr consultant jobs are remote?
About 37% of hr consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible professional roles in human resources. Advisory and strategic HR consulting work, including policy development, compliance reviews, and organizational design, tends to offer the highest share of fully remote arrangements compared to hands-on employee relations or onsite HR business partner roles.
How do you become a hr consultant?
Most hr consultants begin their careers in an in-house HR generalist or specialist role, building hands-on experience in areas like recruiting, employee relations, or benefits administration. From there, earning a SHRM or HRCI certification strengthens your credibility with clients. Moving into consulting typically requires developing a defined specialty, building a portfolio of projects or outcomes you can speak to, and either joining a firm or building an independent client base.
How do you get hired as a hr consultant with little experience?
Entry points into hr consulting without deep experience usually involve joining a generalist or junior consultant role at an HR consulting firm, where you support senior consultants on client engagements while building your own skills. Volunteering to lead an HR project at your current employer, such as drafting a policy or auditing a process, gives you a concrete example to discuss in interviews. Earning a SHRM-CP early signals commitment to the profession and differentiates your application.
What does the hr consultant interview process look like?
Most hr consultant interviews include an initial screen with a recruiter or hiring manager focused on your background and the type of consulting work you've done, followed by a deeper competency interview where you walk through specific client or project examples. Many firms add a case or scenario exercise where you diagnose an HR problem and present a recommendation. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a senior leader or panel focused on your advisory style and how you manage client relationships.
Where can I find and apply to hr consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to hr consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching newly posted roles before the applicant pool grows.
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