Eightfold Consultant, Talent Management

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. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Delivery 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 Implementation & Optimization 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 Advisory & Thought Leadership 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 Qualifications 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 What Sets You Apart 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 Why The Groove 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!