Human Resources Consultant

Location: Ahmedabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

About 91Blackboard Advisory

91Blackboard is a business consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in enabling Indian businesses to optimize their people, strategy, and processes. Our HR consulting vertical helps businesses build strong work cultures, develop talent strategies, and implement HR best practices tailored to their unique needs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic HR Consultant to advise and support our client businesses on HR strategy, talent management, culture-building, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will work closely with business owners, leadership teams, and HR departments to diagnose people-related challenges and deliver customized HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Organizational Development

Assess client organizations' HR maturity, culture, and talent needs, providing data-driven insights.

Design and implement HR frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with business goals.

Advise on workforce planning, restructuring, and leadership development strategies.

2. Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Guide clients on best hiring practices, job structuring, and recruitment processes.

Develop competency-based hiring frameworks and interview processes.

Assist in creating employer branding strategies to attract and retain top talent.

3. Performance Management & Leadership Development

Design and implement performance management systems, including OKRs/KPIs.

Conduct leadership coaching and training programs for people managers and executives.

Support clients in setting up employee development roadmaps and succession planning.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture Transformation

Develop custom engagement programs that improve retention and workplace satisfaction.

Guide organizations in defining and strengthening their company culture.

Conduct HR audits, employee pulse surveys, and feedback analysis for continuous improvement.

5. HR Compliance & Process Optimization

Ensure clients comply with Indian labor laws, HR regulations, and best practices.

Streamline onboarding, exit, and grievance redressal processes for better employee experience.

Recommend and help implement HR tech solutions for automation and efficiency.

6. Compensation, Benefits & Incentive Design

Assist businesses in designing competitive salary structures and performance-linked incentives.

Provide market benchmarking insights for compensation strategy alignment.

Guide clients in structuring non-monetary benefits and recognition programs.

7. Client & Stakeholder Management

Engage with client leadership teams, acting as a trusted HR advisor.

Collaborate with internal consultants at 91Blackboard to offer integrated business solutions.

Present HR strategy proposals and impact reports to clients with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: MBA/PGDM in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related field.

Experience: 4-7 years in HR consulting, HR business partnering, or strategic HR roles.

Client-Facing Experience: Strong ability to diagnose, design, and deliver HR solutions.

Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to align HR interventions with business growth.

Strong Communication & Facilitation Skills: Ability to present HR solutions to C-level executives and business owners.

HR Compliance & Policy Expertise: Understanding of Indian labor laws and HR best practices.

Hands-on with HR Tech & Analytics: Familiarity with HRMS, dashboards, and workforce analytics tools.

What We Offer

Diverse Client Exposure: Work with SMEs, startups, and mid-sized businesses across industries.

Opportunity to Shape HR Consulting: Lead HR transformation projects that create a real business impact.

Continuous Learning & Growth: Access to mentorship, leadership development, and new consulting frameworks.

Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture: Results-driven work environment with autonomy in execution.