Senior HR Associate - HRBP ; Hybrid

ZS Overview

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers worldwide.

This role supports our HR Leads within ZS’ consulting practice. You will provide operational and programmatic support, oversee employee data and rosters, generate reports and trend analyses, enable workforce insights, support business unit priorities and implement talent programs across a global, fast‑paced professional services firm.

• Maintain and update HR databases and tools that enable critical talent processes around performance management, workforce planning, internal resource management, etc.
• Maintain and update organizational rosters and org charts.
• Assist with resource management, headcount tracking and position management processes.
• Pull and prepare routine and ad‑hoc employee data reports using HR systems (e.g., HRIS, time entry, staffing and workforce management, performance, engagement & recognition systems, etc.).
• Conduct basic analyses to identify trends, errors, or discrepancies and escalated as needed.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and summaries for HRBPs and business leaders.

• Partner with HR Leads to analyze workforce trends (e.g., headcount, utilization, attrition) and extract insights that inform team structure and staffing decisions.

• Assist in talent validation preparation, planning, scheduling, invitations.
• Support talent validation process – note taking, system entry, tracking and closure of performance flags and actions.
• Support the coordination and execution of performance management actions, promotion activities, and talent development processes.

• Partner with HR Leads to assess and improve employee engagement across consulting teams, using survey results, feedback forums, and interviews.
• Act as a thought partner in the design and implementation of engagement action plans.
• Track culture and inclusion program impact and share findings with HR and business teams.

• Provide thought partnership and coordination support to HR Leads on priority business initiatives, including team planning, onboarding experiences, and career pathing efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional HR and COE teams (e.g., Learning, Talent Acquisition, Mobility, HRG) to align services and ensure smooth delivery to the business.
• Support strategic projects such as succession planning, workforce rebalancing, and talent reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in HR, people analytics, or a business support function; experience in a consulting or client service environment is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated interest in people strategy, workforce planning, or organizational development.
• Competence in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, HRIS, etc.; ability to generate polished files and deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder presence.
• Highly organized and self‑directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Trusted with sensitive information and capable of handling confidential matters.
• Collaborative mindset and an eagerness to grow within a high‑performance HR team.

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well‑being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and…