Talent Manager

Protiviti

. Advise the business and drive operational effectiveness for practice personnel .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in staffing management, operational effectiveness, and data analysis to optimize resource allocation and enhance business practices. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools to provide insights and support decision-making processes.

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Staffing ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal CommunicationOperational Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStaffing ManagementForecastingUtilization ManagementChargeability ManagementSchedulingVLOOKUPPivot TablesConditional FormattingIf/Then Statements

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingConflict ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointPower BIMicrosoft CopilotCowork

Industry Keywords

Business ConsultingHuman ResourcesProfessional ServicesOperational EffectivenessTalent Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the business and drive operational effectiveness for practice personnel
Partner with leadership to staff consulting professionals on client projects
Manage utilization, chargeability, forecasting, scheduling, and other staffing metrics
Develop and maintain relationships with business leaders to maximize deployment opportunities
Analyze reporting platforms and large datasets, including schedule accuracy, engagement size, projections, and variance
Provide staffing insights, trends, forecasts, improvement opportunities, and areas of concern to leadership
Lead staffing calls and escalate staffing issues to solution or regional leaders
Partner with engagement teams to ensure schedule accuracy for professional and variable labor
Optimize business practices and processes with operations teams
Understand strategic client accounts, engagement scopes, contractual documents, roles, and client needs
Track resource requests, conduct skills searches, and present candidates for assignments
Collaborate across Talent Management capabilities and geographies to fulfill client demands
Meet with employees to understand skills, career goals, preferences, and development needs
Propose resources for assignments aligned with skills, goals, preferences, and business needs
Participate in performance management and support conversations with practice leadership and Human Resources
Engage with employees during critical career periods such as leave, life events, and career stressors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as business, human resources, or communications
5+ years in a related field, preferably with a professional services firm
Previous business consulting, business operations, human resources, or recruiting experience highly preferred
Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently, multitask, prioritize tasks, and work with urgency
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with executives and audiences of varying sizes, virtually and in person
Ability to have difficult conversations and resolve conflicts
Fluency in Microsoft Excel at intermediate to advanced level, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, and If/Then statements
Fluency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficiency and/or interest in data visualization programs such as Power BI
Willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and Cowork
Professionalism, confidence, enthusiasm, and attention to detail
Ability to travel across Protiviti offices up to 15%
Successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 8% bonus target opportunity
Discretionary stock compensation opportunities
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
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work environment blending in-person and remote work
Flexible work environment
Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation support