Description
About L.E.K. Consulting
L.E.K. Consulting is one of the premier strategy consulting firms worldwide. At L.E.K., we are passionate about helping our clients succeed with breakthrough insights that drive real impact. Our clients view us as trusted partners that help address their most pressing challenges and biggest opportunities.
We bring together the rigor of data-driven analysis with the creativity and curiosity of a collaborative team. By hiring exceptional people and fostering a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous learning, we develop leaders who thrive on challenge and bring energy and optimism to every engagement. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across five continents, and is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com.
Overview of role
We are seeking an HR Manager who is energized by operating at the intersection of people and business performance. This role is designed for someone who wants to move beyond process and administration to shape leadership effectiveness, influence talent strategy, and elevate the employee experience within a high-performance consulting environment.
The HR Manager role is embedded within our Core Services function, partnering directly with Core Services leadership, while also building strong connections with Managing Directors serving as Sector and Office Heads to drive outcomes across:
- Engaged People – building a connected, high-energy culture
- Employee Growth – accelerating development and leadership capability
- Business Partnering – delivering proactive, insight-led HR support that directly impacts business outcomes
You will play a visible and critical role in helping leaders build teams where people perform at their best.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior core services leaders on talent strategy, engagement, employee relations, and overall people experience effectiveness
- Establish and maintain regular partnership cadence with business leaders, including monthly check-ins and ongoing touchpoints
- Deliver against consistent, high-impact HR Manager deliverables, including talent discussions, engagement planning, and leadership coaching
- Partner with Core Services Leadership, Office Heads and Sector Leaders to shape culture, morale, and leadership expectations
- Partner with the Talent team to support and influence talent discussions, performance outcomes, and development planning
- Use data and insight to proactively identify risks and opportunities across teams
- Coach leaders on feedback, team dynamics, and leadership effectiveness
- Bring forward and drive new initiatives and ideas aligned to:
- Engaged People
- Employee Growth
- Business Partnering
- Translate People Experience priorities into practical, local action across offices and sectors
- Identify patterns in employee experience and solve root causes—not just symptoms
Ideal Profile
- Thinks like a business leader first, HR expert second
- Is comfortable challenging senior leaders constructively
- Operates with strong ownership over ongoing deliverables and leadership commitments
- Builds trust quickly and operates with credibility and discretion
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- Brings forward ideas and takes initiative to continuously improve how we support our people and business
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
- 5-10+ years of progressive generalist HR experience, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment
- Strong working knowledge of your locations rules and regulatory requirements pertaining to our employment practices
- Experience with multi-state and matrix style environments
- Experience within the HR/People departing supporting a population of 500-1000 required
- Experience managing vendor relationships and participating in renewal
- Working knowledge in HRIS systems (Workday and ADP preferred)
- Intermediate to advanced coaching skills
- Strong understanding of best-in-class employee relations practices
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Additional Information:
- The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $120,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
- L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, HSA contributions (where applicable), paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits.
- This role is based in any of our US offices and follows our hybrid work model for U.S. offices. We require employees to be in their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, as well as the first Friday of each month.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, F-1 (OPT/CPT/STEM), or other work authorization.
- L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- In accordance with applicable state and local laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.
- For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.lek.com/join-lek/apply/apply-now
