HR Strat Lead, Education & Research (EDR)

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

Join our team and create your future.

Huron’s Education & Research (EDR) practice is seeking a strategic, people centered HR leader to help shape the future of one of our most dynamic businesses. This role is not traditional HR—it offers a true seat at the leadership table as a trusted advisor and business partner.
As the HR Strategy Lead for EDR, you will work closely with senior leaders to design and deliver the talent strategies that support growth, strengthen culture, and build long term capability across a global organization. You’ll balance strategic perspective with hands on leadership, and your impact will be felt across the employee lifecycle—from leadership development to workforce planning.

What You’ll Do

• Set and drive the talent agenda
  Partner with EDR leadership to define and execute a people strategy aligned to business priorities, growth plans, and evolving market needs.
• Build a high‑performing, engaged workforce
  Lead core talent programs including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, development planning, and merit and promotion cycles, with a focus on retention and leadership readiness.
• Lead and develop HR talent
  Manage and coach a team of HR Business Partners, providing guidance, escalation support, and modeling strong, consultative HR leadership.
• Use insights to inform decisions
  Leverage data, analytics, and dashboards—primarily through Workday—to surface trends, inform decisions, and help leaders address complex workforce challenges.
• Champion culture and inclusion
  Partner with leaders to reinforce Huron’s commitment to an inclusive, equitable culture through thoughtful talent practices and continuous improvement.
• Connect strategy across the firm
  Act as a bridge between EDR and Huron’s Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards), ensuring firmwide capabilities are effectively applied to EDR’s unique needs.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in strategic business partnering
• Proven experience leading HR initiatives in fast‑paced, geographically dispersed organizations
• Professional services or consulting experience preferred, with genuine curiosity about the business
• Ability to operate comfortably at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with credibility at the senior‑leader level
• Travel 25%

Why Huron

At Huron, we believe our people are our greatest strength. In this role, you’ll have meaningful influence, strong leadership partnership, and the opportunity to help shape how talent strategy supports our mission and growth. You’ll join a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, development is prioritized, and impact is real.

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The estimated base salary range for this job is $190,000 - $265,000.  The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.  Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $247,000 - $344,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.  

Position Level

Senior Director

Country

United States of America