HR Partner

The HR Partner plays a critical role in supporting our people and business leaders by driving workforce planning, fostering positive employee experiences and supporting talent deployment within the capabilities they support. This role requires strong HR liaison experience, the ability to interpret workforce trends, and comfort navigating complex employee situations. Unlike administrative HR roles, this position acts as a strategic partner—balancing business needs with employee advocacy, advising leaders, and using data and technology to anticipate talent issues and improve outcomes. Responsibilities will include: Support employees in navigating staffing and scheduling processes, tools, and resource deployment activities Partner with Business Leads and HR Business Partners to develop and execute staffing strategies for assigned resource pools, including proactive management of upcoming roll-offs Support employees and business leaders during the performance & rewards process for our people Assist with resolving issues, collaborating with HR Business Partners and/or Employee Relations as needed Understanding of employee development strategies, career pathing, and learning programs that support long-term talent growth Recognize and raise attrition trends, support retention initiatives Basic Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic HR partnering, talent management, workforce planning, or staffing/scheduling within a consulting or similarly fast ‑ paced, matrixed environment Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel such as pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and a familiarity with power automate Familiarity with AI-enabled tools or platforms used for HR, scheduling, analytics, or productivity; ability to learn and apply new AI capabilities as they evolve Preferred Skills: Experience managing competing priorities and navigating complex employee and business situations with sound judgment and discretion Strong business acumen with the ability to balance talent needs, employee experience, workforce capacity, labor costs, and business priorities Proven ability to understand and appreciate a project's perspective on unfilled demand, and be able to communicate status, challenges, action/support needed from the project, etc. in order to fill demand Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain effective under pressure in a dynamic environment Experience supporting sensitive employee matters with professionalism, confidentiality and sound judgement As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $69,000 — $139,400 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a busine