Career Consultant - Atlanta - Lee Hecht Harrison

Description

Position at LHH (Global)

Career Consultant, Associate

The focus of the Career Consultant position is to provide individualized support and strategies for candidates in transition to help them identify career options and achieve a successful outcome. This could include a successful transition to a new position, making a career shift, pursuing an entrepreneurial path, or active retirement.

Employment Type

• Part-time, hours vary from week to week

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Lead Consultant

Direct Reports

• No Direct Reports

Location

• Atlanta, GA - Remote. While this role is remote, successful applicants must live within the geographical region stated.

Language

• English (any additional language skills are a plus)

Key Accountabilities

• Assist candidates across broad spectrum of career transition needs to include managing change, assessing skills and interests, defining career goals, identifying career options, guiding resume and LinkedIn profile development, interviewing, negotiating, and new job assimilation.
• Supports candidates in moving forward with change, building confidence, assessing skills and interests, building a "best fit" career marketing plan consistent with the candidate's experience, interests, and job market demand.
• Takes a proactive approach to engaging, motivating, and guiding candidates in the utilization of LHH resources and technology tools.
• Demonstrates and shares expertise in current job‑related technology including LinkedIn, AI, ChatGPT, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Company and Business Research databases.
• Takes an active role helping candidates to connect to jobs utilizing LHH tools and resources to include referrals to LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Talent Finder, and Job Site all in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Provide coaching expertise to help individuals during interviews and salary negotiations to confidently navigate the job search process and secure appropriate job opportunities.
• Manages time and priorities related to individual program deliverables and requirements, candidate activity reporting, participating in customer projects (sometimes on‑site) and engage in LHH training and events when applicable.

All About You

• Preferred 8+ years of professional expertise in Career Consulting or related fields such as human resources, recruitment, career/leadership development, training, service/delivery operations, management consulting, or business leadership.
• Business/industry experience across diverse industries and populations in one of the following: IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, marketing, or hospitality.
• Strong job market expertise to assist individuals in assessing and identifying where their skills and experience may be a potential fit across various industries and/or job functions.
• Knowledgeable of Talent Acquisition strategies used by recruiters and hiring managers to include ATS systems, applicant sourcing, video screening, salary inquiries, types of interviews, and how to collaborate with recruiters and what to expect.
• Agility in utilizing a variety of technology tools and resources including Zoom, Teams, online portals, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong service orientation with a passion for making a difference for individuals and a curiosity to learn about unique career/industry experience to assist in identifying viable options.
• Able to prioritize and balance within multi‑faceted roles requiring coaching and empathy combined with strong technology and analytical skills.
• College degree preferred.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
• We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment.
• We foster an open‑minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives.
• Compensation: $37.50 per hour for Career Transition Consulting
• Benefits: Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

About LHH

LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and talent sources.

Our full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH your single talent partner. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills, and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH make talent your competitive edge.

We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH's approach is crafted to align with your business strategy and culture, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge, and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

LHH. A beautiful working world.

LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.