Director HR Consulting

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA This is your opportunity to join a world-class Corporate Human Resources team at Hilton, a global leader in hospitality. As a Director, HR Consulting, you won't just manage processes. You will serve as a high-impact strategic partner to business leaders, directly shaping the future of our most vital asset: our Team Members. You aren't just managing HR—you are architecting the people strategy for a global powerhouse. Reporting to the VP of HR Consulting, you will bridge the gap between high-level business goals and ground-level execution, ensuring that every talent initiative fuels Hilton's growth. What you'll do during a typical day: Shape and lead organizational design and talent strategies that power our teams to perform at their best. Collaborate with leaders to build dynamic, future-ready teams, driving workforce planning, succession, and performance to the next level. Partner closely with executive leadership, delivering thoughtful, data-driven insights and coaching that influence high-stakes decisions. Take the lead on enterprise-wide HR initiatives, from global programs to executive-sponsored priorities. Help evolve Hilton's global HR toolkit, keeping our talent practices as exceptional as the experiences we create for our guests. Turn complex business priorities into clear, actionable HR strategies that keep our people and business goals moving forward—together. Ignite and lead high-impact talent initiatives that attract, develop, and retain the industry's very best. Spot critical capability gaps and launch bold, innovative programs that build a best-in-class pipeline. Inspire a culture grounded in accountability, connection, and leadership—leading through influence at every level. How you'll collaborate with others: You will serve as a high-level advisor to key clients on organizational design and job evolution, providing data-backed recommendations that ensure consistency in leveling, compensation, and role definition. You will champion and inspire a rigorous culture of accountability, setting the standard for performance and integrity across the organization. You will forge seamless partnerships with our HR Centers of Excellence (COE)—including Benefits, Compensation, Team Member Relations, Learning and Development, Recruiting, and HR Analytics—to deliver holistic, world-class solutions tailored to client needs. You will act as a critical liaison with Legal and Finance departments, as well as governmental agencies, expertly navigating information requests and ensuring full regulatory alignment. Provide business partners with strategic insights on talent management, succession planning, and turnover reporting to drive informed decision-making. Deliverables you'll take ownership of: You are the architect of the "People Strategy." Your success is measured by your skill to transform business objectives into a high-performing reality. You will build deep, trust-based relationships with key partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of Hilton's short- and long-term business goals. Your insights will be pivotal in shaping the broader business strategy. You will evaluate people-related risks and opportunities, leveraging organizational strengths while proactively addressing constraints to optimize our global framework. What It Takes to Make the Stay You have these minimum qualifications: Seven (7) years of experience working in a large, global, corporate, and matrixed environment Four (4) years of management experience Three (3) years of experience developing HR strategy that is aligned with the critical priorities of the business Three (3) years of consulting, project management (PM), or Change Management experience Travel as needed It would be useful if you have: BA/BS Bachelor's Degree or MS/MA Master's Degree Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification Experience supporting a business unit with high customer contact (such as customer care center, reservations center) Broad global understanding of relevant employment legislation Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Success Factors