Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.

Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

At Huron, An Associate leads with expertise and collaboration, partnering with Huron and client leaders to create sustainable solutions that drive meaningful results. As an Associate, with our Healthcare HR Talent & Culture (HRTC) team, you will lead one or more project work streams utilizing Huron approaches, methodologies helping clients solve their business challenges to advance their clinical and financial outcomes. You’ll work on varied projects, gain valuable, hands-on consulting and change management experience, while positively impacting mission-driven healthcare organizations.  

Your role will foster a supportive, inclusive environment, empowering team members and creating a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.  You will build critical leadership skills to grow your career and mentor junior Huron staff. This allows you to make an impact and provide you career opportunities both within and beyond your areas of expertise. If you’re passionate about driving impactful solutions and believe in the power of collaboration, Huron offers a rewarding path forward. 

As the Healthcare Consulting Associate in HR Talent & Culture, you will:   

Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources subject matter and operations 

Partner with project team members and client stakeholders to design and implement effective solutions by leveraging proven methodologies and best practices  

Leverage critical thinking skills in both data collection and complex analysis identifying data gaps and risks to develop sound conclusions and create implementable, sustainable recommendations for improvement 

Effectively summarize information and present findings and recommendations to varying levels of Huron and client leadership 

Provide direct supervision of junior project team members including coaching mentorship, leading teams, and providing feedback through performance management 

Deliver solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, enhancing both impact and accessibility across healthcare services 

 

Requirements:    

Bachelor’s degree required 

Minimum of three years of consulting, Human Resources or healthcare Human Resources operations experience 

Understanding of Total Rewards programs and industry practice, including compensation, absence management, and benefits 

Knowledge of Human Resources operating models and key business processes 

Understanding of talent acquisition processes and strategies 

Understanding and familiarity with interpreting labor law verbiage 

Team leadership experience including, building talent, training, supervising, coaching/mentoring, and performance management 

The ability to travel based on client, enterprise, or project needs is an essential function of this role. While travel requirements may vary based on business need, the current average travel in the Healthcare practice is less than 50%, annually 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 

US Work Authorization required 

 

Preferences:   

Experience in a matrixed organization or cross-functional team environment 

The estimated base salary range for this job is $100,000 - $130,000.  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 $112,000 - $153,400. 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 LevelAssociate

CountryUnited States of America