About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Consultancy.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate Talent & Workforce Transformation Specialist to join their consultancy practice in Baton Rouge, LA. In this client-facing role you will support workforce and HR transformation projects, help design technology-enabled talent solutions, and gain hands-on consulting experience with mentorship, certifications, and structured learning.

• Location: Baton Rouge, LA (on-site / client delivery)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary: $44,240 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

• Support client projects that transform how organizations attract, develop, manage, and empower their workforce.
• Partner with experienced consultants, HR transformation leads, workforce strategy professionals, and technologists to deliver practical solutions.
• Help map business processes, assist with workforce analytics and reporting, and contribute to skills-based workforce planning efforts.
• Assist with configuration, testing, and rollout activities for HR systems and cloud-based HCM tools when needed.
• Participate in client workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions; help synthesize findings and build recommendations.
• Learn and apply AI-enabled techniques and automation to improve employee experience and workforce operations.
• Complete professional development activities, certifications, and mentorship milestones to grow as a consultant.

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Required technical & professional qualifications

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of business processes, workforce management, human resources, or organizational effectiveness concepts.
• Familiarity with basic data analysis, reporting, process improvement, or business problem-solving from coursework, internships, academic projects, or self-study.
• Strong interest in talent development, skills-based workforce planning, employee experience, or workforce transformation.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies (including AI and automation) and how they impact the future of work and skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing skills; willingness to learn and take direction from experienced consultants.

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Preferred experience

• Exposure to HR technology, talent management, workforce operations, or enterprise applications through internships, projects, or coursework.
• Familiarity with workforce analytics, Human Capital Management (HCM) concepts, business process optimization, or cloud-based HR platforms.
• Interest in Workday, HR systems configuration, or data-driven talent solutions.
• Participation in internships, case competitions, student organizations, or research projects related to HR, analytics, or organizational change.

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What We Offer

• Structured onboarding and mentoring from experienced consultants.
• Access to professional certifications, role-based learning, and career coaching.
• Hands-on client work across industries (healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, government, and more).
• Opportunities to build skills in HR technology, workforce analytics, and AI-enabled consulting.

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Work authorization & compliance

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to fair employment practices. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Confidential Client follows applicable U.S. employment and immigration laws and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Note to applicants

We recommend applying only to positions that align with your skills and experience. Candidates who match the required qualifications and demonstrate a growth mindset, curiosity, and strong collaboration skills will have the best chance of success.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.