Senior Consultant, Organizational Design & Optimization [211521]

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a premier, pioneering organization in the healthcare sector to find a visionary leader ready to ignite transformative change and sculpt the future of organizational effectiveness. In this pivotal consulting role, you will have a profound impact by spearheading comprehensive initiatives that redefine organizational structures, eliminate redundancies, and cultivate a more agile, high-performing environment. By aligning strategic goals with operational excellence, your work will directly empower teams and optimize critical processes, ultimately transforming how vital healthcare services are delivered and supported.

About the Organization

Our client stands at the forefront of medical excellence and patient care, relentlessly optimizing its operations to amplify its positive impact on the community. By joining this dedicated team through Aquent, you will become an integral part of a vital mission, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic growth.

The Opportunity

As a key strategic consultant and process lead, you will drive comprehensive organizational structure optimization initiatives to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. You will design and execute data-driven approaches to identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies, guide teams through structured diagnostics, and develop actionable restructuring recommendations. Collaborating closely with executive leaders and subject matter experts, you will build strategic roadmaps and design systematic assessment processes that ensure continuous improvement and seamless transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic consultant and process lead for comprehensive organization structure optimization initiatives, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design and execute a data-driven approach to identify and eliminate organizational inefficiencies and role duplication across various operational areas.
• Guide teams through structured diagnostics, supporting the development of actionable restructuring recommendations and leading the successful implementation of organizational improvements.
• Build strategic project roadmaps and design systematic organizational assessment processes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Facilitate structured interviews and working sessions with operational teams to meticulously map current processes and identify areas for enhancement.
• Partner closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and co-leads to develop tailored restructuring recommendations that align with strategic objectives.
• Design, implement, and lead robust data collection processes across complex organizational structures.
• Conduct detailed organizational diagnostics on selected business and support functions to pinpoint optimization opportunities.
• Validate and meticulously analyze employee data and current operating models to isolate key areas for strategic optimization.
• Review and benchmark job descriptions, highlighting opportunities to clearly differentiate work and responsibilities across various levels and tiers.
• Collaborate deeply with embedded HR Business Partners and executive leaders to ensure seamless alignment and support throughout the restructuring process.
• Prepare executive-level deliverables, insightful metrics reports, and impactful strategic communications materials for senior leadership.
• Provide robust communications planning and comprehensive change management support to ensure smooth transitions and adoption.
• Deliver essential administrative and governance support to ensure the optimization process remains accountable, transparent, and on schedule.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• HR Experience: Eight plus (8+) years of experience in a similar strategic HR Business Partnering role, demonstrating a strong understanding of HR best practices.
• Leadership Experience: Five plus (5+) years of experience serving as a Director-level or higher HR Business Partner, skillfully advising executive leaders on critical people strategies.
• Management: Direct managerial experience, with a proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Business Partnership: Demonstrated capability to build deep, credible, and influential partnerships with senior leadership by demonstrating a command of business fundamentals and strategic insight.
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced analytical skills with a proven ability to collect data using various mechanisms, synthesize complex datasets, and translate findings into logical, actionable organizational recommendations.
• Project Management: Strong project management skill set, including successfully managing complex operational initiatives from the initial planning phase through to final execution and impact measurement.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional active listening, critical thinking, compelling presentation, and interpersonal coaching skills; ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics calmly and effectively.
• Organization: Superior problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proven knack for prioritizing competing work assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Direct experience with structural organizational design, including hands-on implementation.
• Experience with leadership team dynamics, including assessment and development.
• Expertise in executive change management coaching, guiding leaders through significant transitions.

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