HR Consulting Senior Associate

Job Summary Position: Workforce Transformation Senior Associate – Grant Thornton Compensation Base salary range: $110,400 to $140,760. Placement is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, based on job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Responsibilities Apply Grant Thornton methodologies and best practices across workforce transformation engagements, supporting initiatives related to organizational change, HR, payroll, and workforce operations. Support the development and execution of scalable approaches to manage workforce and operational change, including assessing impacts, readiness, and capability needs across stakeholders. Develop a strong understanding of client workforce operations, risks, governance structures, and business drivers. Collaborate with engagement teams to design and execute integrated communication strategies that keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged. Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations and facilitate a variety of forums, including project meetings, client workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and workforce transformation working sessions. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data related to workforce operations, HR, payroll, and organizational readiness to identify risks, opportunities, and insights. Identify opportunities and constraints impacting readiness, capacity, and execution across workforce transformation initiatives; translate insights into actionable plans and roadmaps. Proactively manage assigned workstreams and tasks, address challenges, escalating risks as appropriate, and contribute to successful, timely delivery. Support management, coaching, and development of engagement team members, contributing to performance feedback. Support business development efforts by helping draft proposals, responding to client information requests, and participating in meetings with current and prospective clients. Contribute to practice and talent development initiatives across the Workforce Transformation service line. Meet or exceed targeted utilization expectations. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or another relevant field. 3+ years of related work experience, preferably in a consulting practice. Change management, program management, financial, accounting, process improvement or other certifications preferred (Prosci, CCMP, La Marsh, PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP, etc.). Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Experience in program/project management and/or organizational change management. Experience in culture awareness, communications planning and/or execution, stakeholder engagement, job role design, training planning and/or execution, or related areas. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, and Project). Demonstrated ability to leverage productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) to accelerate work and improve quality. Preferred skills in communication technologies and tools (Camtasia, Canva, Poll Everywhere). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Travel: 40–50% typical, up to 80% occasionally. Benefits Grant Thornton offers a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and additional resources for professional development. Location & Work Model This position requires in‑person attendance at least three days per week at a GT office or client site. Flexible work options may be available to support work‑life integration. Equal Employment Opportunity Grant Thornton is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grant Thornton (US)