Talent Manager

Protiviti

. Advise the business on operational effectiveness and staffing of practice personnel on client projects .

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 operational effectiveness, staffing metrics, and data analysis to optimize resource allocation and enhance business practices. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution, ensuring alignment between employee skills and project needs.

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Operational EffectivenessData AnalysisStaffing Metrics ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStaffing Metrics ManagementForecastingUtilization ManagementVLOOKUPPivot TablesConditional FormattingIf/Then StatementsData VisualizationProject Assignment Proposals

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsConflict ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsAbility to MultitaskAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointPower BIMicrosoft CopilotCowork

Industry Keywords

Business ConsultingHuman ResourcesProfessional ServicesStaffingEngagement Scopes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the business on operational effectiveness and staffing of practice personnel on client projects
Manage utilization, chargeability, forecasting, schedules, projections, variance, and other staffing metrics
Develop and maintain relationships with business leaders to maximize deployment opportunities
Analyze large amounts of data using reporting platforms and tools
Provide staffing insights and recommendations to practice and operations leadership
Negotiate and resolve staffing and availability conflicts within the national Talent Management team and organization
Lead staffing calls and present reporting, analysis, trends, forecasts, and improvement opportunities
Escalate staffing issues to solution or regional leaders as needed
Partner with engagement teams to ensure schedule accuracy
Optimize business practices and processes with operations teams
Understand strategic client accounts, engagement scopes, roles, and contractual documents
Present resources and maintain tracking for resource requests across clients
Conduct skills searches and present candidates for open or upcoming resource requests
Collaborate across capabilities and geographies to fulfill client demands and adjust staffing plans
Meet with employees to understand skills, career goals, preferences, and availability
Propose project assignments aligned with employee skills, professional goals, staffing preferences, and business needs
Contribute insight to performance management discussions with practice leadership and Human Resources
Engage with employees during critical career events

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 and ability to work independently with a sense of urgency
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with executives and small or large audiences, 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, and enthusiasm
Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel across Protiviti offices up to 15%
Successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 8% bonus target opportunity
Eligible employees may receive 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 combining in-person and remote work
Flexible work environment
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities