HR Business Partner - Associate Director (Consulting)

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting at RSM is entering a pivotal stage of its journey. With a population of over 1,800 people and a bold Consulting 2030 strategy, the business is undergoing significant transformation across its operating model, workforce structures, capability, skills, and ways of working.

To support this next phase, we are creating a new type of HR Business Partner role for Consulting - one that is explicitly delivery‑led, project‑driven and deeply embedded within Consulting Operations. This role exists to turn people strategy into action - designing, driving and delivering large‑scale workforce and people transformation in close partnership with Consulting leadership.

You’ll make an impact by:

Delivering the people elements of the consulting 2030 strategy

Translating Consulting strategic priorities into clear, deliverable people programmes and projects

Acting as a people project manager for consulting by scoping, planning and delivering complex cross‑functional people projects

Acting as Consulting’s delivery lead across Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Reward, Early Careers, People Advisory and MI

Translating consulting needs into structured briefs enabling strategic, joined‑up engagement with the People team

Supporting large-scale change and transformation by leading people change activity associated with organisational growth and operating model evolution

Producing concise, high‑quality updates for consulting leadership

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

Proven experience supporting a business through significant transformation

Strong project or programme management capability

Experience in professional services or consulting environments

Strong commercial awareness and ability to link people decisions to business outcomes

Ability to translate strategy into structured delivery plans

Experience delivering workforce or operating model change

Experience in large, fast‑growing organisations

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

Hybrid and Flexible working.

27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).

Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.

Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.