Talent & Learning Consultant

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Talent & Learning Consultant
The Talent & Learning Consulting Expertise Center is a global team of professionals with deep expertise in talent strategy, the HR talent lifecycle and people development. We partner with clients to design and implement talent solutions that strengthen their workforce, elevate organizational capabilities, and drive long-term business impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team as a Talent & Learning Consultant. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored people and talent solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong HR consulting mindset, client advisory skills, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable talent strategies.
What You'll Do

• Assess Client Needs: Conduct need assessments across the HR lifecycle, including talent strategy, competency modeling, talent acquisition, talent assessments, coaching and leadership development, and capability building.
• Design & Advise on Talent & Learning Solutions: Support clients in building performance frameworks, career development paths, and talent assessment strategies that align with business goals.
• Instructional Design: Provide strategic guidance on learning design and content frameworks, ensuring solutions enable employee growth and organizational agility.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor through clear, timely communication and stakeholder management across the project lifecycle.
• Project Leadership: Lead project delivery, ensuring timelines, risks, and outcomes are well managed while mentoring junior team members.
• Develop High-Impact Deliverables: Build presentations, reports, frameworks, and tools that clearly articulate insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support Business Growth: Contribute to proposals, POVs, and innovation initiatives to expand the Talent & Learning consulting portfolio and bring fresh ideas to clients.
• Leverage Cross-Team Expertise: Collaborate with ZS client teams and internal experts to integrate best practices and knowledge into client solutions

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 7+ years of relevant experience in HR consulting, talent management, or organizational development
• Strong analytical skills to translate data and insights into talent solutions
• Experience with talent assessment methodologies, and/or career framework development preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a client advisory mindset
• Ability to lead projects and mentor team members while managing multiple priorities
• Strong unstructured problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills with a strategic orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• A proactive, self-driven approach with high attention to detail and quality
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving client priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:
ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are on-site at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $130,000.00 - $142,500.00