HRFS Senior Consultant

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities 

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. 

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. 

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. 

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Position Overview

The HRFS Senior Consultant partners with clients to deliver strategic guidance, functional expertise, and implementation leadership across Human Resources Functional Services (HRFS) solutions. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients, providing consultative recommendations, leading functional workstreams, and ensuring successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

The HRFS Senior Consultant is responsible for managing functional implementation and support activities with minimal supervision, driving best practices, mentoring junior team members, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates closely with clients, project teams, service delivery leaders, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes that align with client objectives and Strada methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Client Consulting & Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing functional expertise and consultative guidance.

• Lead discussions related to system functionality, business processes, and best practices within assigned domains.

• Recommend solutions that align client requirements with industry standards and Strada methodologies.

• Support client decision-making through thoughtful analysis, recommendations, and risk identification.

• Participate in governance meetings and client status reviews as required.

• Assist in resolving complex client issues and serve as a functional escalation point when needed.

Implementation & Service Delivery

• Lead functional implementation and support activities across the full project lifecycle, including: Discovery and requirements gathering, Solution design, Effort estimation, Configuration, Testing, Deployment, Post-production support

• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality expectations.

• Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and project teams.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes.

• Support ongoing service delivery engagements and continuous optimization initiatives.

Functional Leadership

• Act as a subject matter expert within assigned functional areas.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and deliverable reviews for less experienced consultants.

• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to team development.

• Collaborate with Domain Process Leads, Service Delivery Managers, and Client Service Managers to address client needs and promote best practices.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Participate in internal initiatives that strengthen consulting methodologies and delivery standards.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, templates, and documentation.

• Develop and maintain functional collateral, best-practice documentation, and reusable assets.

• Contribute to the continuous evolution of Strada's implementation and service delivery framework.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and compliance developments that impact supported solutions.

• Assess potential impacts to client environments and recommend appropriate actions.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to implement required updates and maintain compliance.

Business Development Support

• Provide functional expertise during sales pursuits, client presentations, and solution discussions.

• Support proposal development, estimates, and scope definition activities as needed.

• Partner with sales and leadership teams to identify opportunities for additional client value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience implementing and/or supporting HR, Payroll, Talent, Benefits, or related HCM solutions.

• Experience leading client-facing projects and functional workstreams.

• Strong understanding of business process design, system configuration, testing, and deployment methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cloud-based HCM or Payroll platforms.

• Consulting experience within HR, Payroll, Workforce Management, Benefits, or Talent solutions.

• Experience serving as a functional lead on implementations or transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and legislative requirements impacting HR and Payroll processes.

• Experience mentoring junior consultants and contributing to practice development initiatives.

Success in This Role

Successful candidates are client-focused consultants who combine strong functional expertise with excellent relationship management skills. They can independently lead complex workstreams, influence client decisions, mentor team members, and deliver high-quality solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do: 

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed. 

• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right. 

• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more. 

• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions. 

• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right. 

Benefits 

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. 

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success. 

Diversity Policy Statement 

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country 

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada. 

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers. 

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum:

$77,420.00 - $143,780.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.