Job Description:
The Groove is a modern consulting firm delivering transformative solutions across HR, Finance, and Technology. We combine deep functional expertise with a people-first culture to help our clients drive meaningful change. As we expand our Talent practice, we are looking for experienced Eightfold consultants to help clients unlock the full value of their talent strategy.
The Role
The Eightfold Consultant, Talent Management will lead and support the design, configuration, and implementation of Eightfold AI’s Talent Intelligence Platform. This role partners closely with client stakeholders to translate talent strategies into scalable system solutions across areas such as recruiting, internal mobility, career planning, skills intelligence, and workforce planning.
This is a client-facing role requiring strong functional knowledge, consulting presence, and hands-on configuration expertise.
Lead discovery sessions to understand client talent strategy and business goals
Design and configure Eightfold Talent Management solutions aligned to best practices
Provide expertise across recruiting, internal mobility, skills architecture, career pathing, and workforce planning
Translate business requirements into functional design documentation
Support data mapping, integrations, testing, and deployment
Configure Eightfold modules including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Skills, and Career Hub
Conduct system testing and support UAT
Guide clients through change management and adoption strategies
Deliver end-user and administrator training
Advise clients on skills-based talent strategies and AI-driven workforce planning
Identify opportunities to optimize talent processes through automation and analytics
Stay current on Eightfold product releases and industry best practices
3+ years of experience implementing Eightfold Talent Intelligence Platform
Strong understanding of talent management processes (recruiting, mobility, performance, skills)
Experience in a consulting environment preferred
Ability to lead client workshops and present confidently to stakeholders
Experience with HRIS integrations (Workday experience strongly preferred)
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Experience designing skills-based organizations
Familiarity with AI-driven talent analytics
Ability to balance strategic advisory with hands-on system configuration
Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Remote-first, flexible work environment
High-growth practice with opportunity to shape the future of Talent consulting
Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Values-driven culture built on People, Integrity, Knowledge, Collaboration, Flexibility, and Innovation
EEO Policy:
The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status.
Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration? Apply now and be part of our exciting team at The Groove!
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