Resource Management Associate

Resource Management Associate

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

We’re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.”  And excellence is exactly what we strive for.  

Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.  

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment. 

The Role

The Resource Management Team falls within Operations – People Team. This team is focused on identifying the right resources to support our clients’ needs. We allocate our resources by leveraging varying aspects: an understanding of our resources, project scope in demand, utilization, capacity, and more. All this has to be considered in order to make the giant jigsaw puzzle of staffing successful and we desire our data to be a stronger indicator of strategic staffing decisions.

AArete is looking for a Resource Management Associate to join our team. As the Resource Management Associate with AArete, you will be a key part of data integrity, supporting data-focused initiatives, serve as a point of contact to fulfill staffing needs, encourage firm-wide visibility into skillsets, and report on which client projects our resources are staffed on with related utilization.

Work You’ll Do

• Serve as a point of contact for all staffing needs and issues inclusive of reporting, resource information sharing, correspondence, etc. 
• Collaborate with Resource Management Manager and AArete leadership to staff resources appropriately based on skillset and project details, book resources to projects in resource management system, and properly notify necessary parties in order to successfully deploy staff 
• Balance interpersonal soft skills with data to appropriately educate on staffing decisions, advocate for our resources’ while ensuring we’re supporting business and client needs  
• Manage accurate data and enhance the usage of NetSuite OpenAir staffing tool which includes reporting, utilization, employee capabilities, preferences, etc. 
• Support steps to implement clean and accurate data and strengthen integrity of data for data automation initiatives  
• Generate, analyze, and distribute staffing availability and utilization reports to uncover trends or issues that need addressing such as abnormally high or low individual utilization 
• Work collaboratively with recruiting, human resources, and accounting departments to effectively determine staffing needs and outline potential administrative support 
• Support various Staffing initiatives’ tasks and drive next steps for improved business operations  
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in data management or a similar role within a professional services environment 
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of reliability 
• Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and the ability to present data in a clear, insightful manner 
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making abilities 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent   
• Based in Chicago, IL, and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship  

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience within consulting or industries relevant to our clients (Healthcare Payer, Provider, Higher Education, Retail, Transportation, etc.) 
• Experience with NetSuite OpenAir or similar staffing systems; strong appetite to learn and ability to share examples of working with comparable tools or processes
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools 

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible PTO, monthly half-day refuels, volunteer time off, 10 paid holidays
• Own Your Day flexible work policy
• Competitive majority employer-paid benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Generous paid parental leave options
• Employer paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD
• Charitable contribution matching program
• New client commission opportunities and referral bonus program
• Bike share discount program

The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $85,000. In addition to this base salary, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This range is a part of a competitive, total compensation package together with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, majority employer-paid benefits, and incentive pay for eligible roles. Please note that this range is a guideline and individual total compensation may vary due to numerous factors including but not limited to experience level, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

AArete will accept applications until the position is filled. The job posting will be removed once the role is no longer available. 

We put humans at the center of our work 

We’re a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy & change for clients. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by a digital-first mindset, market intelligence, and data-driven approach to deliver purposeful change, actionable insights, and guaranteed results.

But what sets us apart is our people. We are guided by our deeply embedded guiding principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.  

And we’ve been recognized as a top firm to work for by companies like Forbes, Top Workplaces Chicago Tribune, and Consulting Magazine.  

We’ve earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and been named a World’s Best Management Consulting Firm by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, and Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.  

Learn more about our award-winning culture 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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