Who We Are 

Omlie is a women-owned consulting firm recognized for its excellence in delivering transformative strategies and building high-performing teams. With a vision to create lasting impact for our people, clients, and the broader world, Omlie has been honored as a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal and Inc. Magazine (2023, 2024, and 2025) and earned a place on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company list. Our reputation is built on authentic collaboration, trusted client partnerships, and delivering measurable impact. 

 

At Omlie, it's not just about exceptional project delivery; we co-create solutions customized to each client's unique needs, setting them up for lasting success. We are joyful, curious problem solvers who design experiences centered on empathy, connection, and positive impact. We carve out opportunities for joyful experiences that build trust and make work more human. 

 

Position Overview 

At Omlie, purposeful vision, joyful energy, and bold teamwork define how we serve our clients and our team. The Head of People will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, bringing visionary perspective and deep HR expertise to design and scale people programs that fuel business growth, belonging, and a thriving workplace culture. This role owns the full people strategy, from talent acquisition and performance management to compensation, benefits, organizational development, and culture-building initiatives, and will directly manage the People Operations & Team ExperienceAssociate Director. 

 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR leader with meaningful experience developing and executing people strategies in a professional services or consulting environment. They possess breadth and depth across multiple HR domains, with a proven track record of building scalable systems, driving organizational change, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This leader thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and brings both strategic vision and the ability to coach and develop an HR team member while remaining hands-on when needed. 

 

This is a hybrid position: 

  • Local candidates (within 50 miles from our home office): one to two days per week on-site in our Conshohocken, PA office. 
  • Non-local candidates: one to two times per month in our office. 

 

 

Focus Areas 

 

Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership 

  • Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business goals and growth trajectory. 
  • Lead workforce planning and organizational design efforts to support scaling from 20 to 35+ team members over the next three years. 
  • Provide strategic counsel on complex people matters, organizational changes, leadership development initiatives, and talent decisions. 
  • Design and manage people-related metrics and analytics, using data to inform decision-making and demonstrate ROI of people programs. 

 

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding 

  • Own end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, from employer branding and sourcing to interview design, candidate experience, and quality of hire metrics. 
  • Build scalable, efficient recruiting processes that attract top consulting talent while maintaining Omlie's high bar for culture fit. 
  • Design skills-based success profiles and hiring criteria for consulting and internal roles at all levels, ensuring clarity and consistency in hiring decisions. 
  • Partner with the HR Associate Director to ensure seamless onboarding programs that accelerate new hire integration, connection, and time to productivity. 

 

Performance Management & Career Development 

  • Design and implement performance management frameworks, including success profiles, career pathing, promotion criteria, and ongoing feedback mechanisms with a focus on actionable feedforward. 
  • Build learning and development programs that support consultant growth from entry level through senior leadership. 
  • Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and high-potential identification processes in partnership with leadership. 

 

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance Strategy 

  • Own compensation strategy, including annual salary reviews, bonus structures, equity programs, and market benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable practices. 
  • Design and evolve benefits programs that support employee wellbeing and align with Omlie's values and growth stage. 
  • Oversee payroll administration and benefits management in partnership with the HR Associate Director and finance, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 
  • Maintain HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including policy development, risk mitigation, and staying current on regulatory changes. 

 

Culture, Engagement & Organizational Development 

  • Champion Omlie's culture and values, designing strategic initiatives that spark engagement, recognition, and joy across the team. 
  • Design and manage employee engagement measurement (surveys, pulse checks, listening sessions), translating insights into action plans that improve the employee experience. 
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters, providing strategic counsel and resolution for sensitive situations. 

 

Team Leadership & Development 

  • Directly manage the People Operations & Team Experience Associate, providing coaching, development, and strategic direction. 
  • Build the capability of the HR function by developing your team member's skills in HR strategy, business partnership, and execution. 
  • Balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution, stepping in to support implementation when needed while empowering your team to own core operations. 

 

What Sets You Apart 

  • You bring 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with deep expertise across multiple HR domains (talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, organizational development). 
  • You have successfully built and scaled people programs in a high-growth professional services, consulting, or similar fast-paced environment. 
  • You are a strategic thinker and trusted advisor, comfortable partnering with C-suite executives and influencing business decisions. 
  • You possess exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence, and discretion in navigating complex, sensitive situations. 
  • You balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, rolling up your sleeves to build systems and coach your team through implementation. 
  • You have experience managing and developing HR professionals, and you find joy in growing talent on your team. 
  • You are obsessed with attention to detail and take pride in producing high-quality work. 
  • You demonstrate intellectual agility and can match the pace of our high-performing colleagues. 
  • You possess an insatiable curiosity and regularly seek opportunities for growth, approaching your work with a growth mindset. 
  • You approach challenges with positivity, resilience, and a solutions mindset. 
  • You thrive in a collaborative environment, fueled by partnership and co-creation. 

 

Qualifications 

  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources leadership roles, ideally in a professional services or consulting environment. 
  • Demonstrated expertise across multiple HR domains, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, organizational development, and employee relations. 
  • Proven experience building and scaling people programs in high-growth organizations (20 to 100+ employees). 
  • Experience managing and developing HR team members. 
  • Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to tailor messages to all levels, build deep trust, and navigate complex conversations. 
  • High level of discretion, judgment, professionalism, and emotional intelligence in all interactions. 
  • Adaptable and action-oriented, skilled at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting. 
  • To be considered, you must meet the mandatory requirement of management consulting experience. Once you have read the complete description, please include the number eleven as the answer to the screening question: Is there anything else you’d like us to know.
  • Intellectually curious and agile, always learning, experimenting with new ideas, and bringing fresh, strategic thinking to every challenge. 
  • Low ego and high humility: Embraces collective achievement, thrives on feedforward, and seeks partnership over individual credit. 
  • Models and strengthens the Omlie brand and culture, exemplifying our values and principles in every interaction, internally and externally. 
  • HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred but not required. 

 

Reach for the Sky... 

Don't meet every single requirement but have some relevant experience? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omlie, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles within the organization.