HR Consulting Director (Washington)

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Director to join our HR Consulting practice, supporting clients with designing modern HR Operating Models and leading complex HR and people-focused transformations. This role combines strategic advisory capability with hands‑on delivery experience, spanning organizational design and HR operating model redesign.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Align structure, roles, and governance to business strategy.
• Design future state HR operating models and service delivery structures.
• Evaluate current capabilities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop process frameworks, workforce plans, and tech enablement strategies.
• Build business cases and implement road‑maps.
• Lead multi‑workstream HR transformation initiatives.
• Drive org design, process redesign, policy alignment, and culture change.
• Oversee change management and transformation governance.
• Advise senior HR leaders and the C‑suite on people strategy and modernization.
• Build strong executive relationships and expand account opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and executive decision‑making sessions.
• Contribute to new offerings, frameworks, and market insights.
• Support proposals, solution design, pricing, and sales efforts.
• Publish thought leadership and represent the firm externally.
• Lead, mentor, and develop consulting teams.
• Build capabilities and support career growth.
• Foster an inclusive, high‑performing team culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MSOD, MHR) strongly preferred.
• HR or change‑related certification (e.g., SHRM SCP, SPHR, Prosci).
• 10+ years in HR transformation and consulting, with a proven track record of managing large projects and teams.
• Deep knowledge of HR operating models including people, process, technology, and service delivery.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and executive‑level communication.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver high‑impact solutions in complex environments.
• Ability to align transformation initiatives with broader business strategy and workforce trends.
• Familiarity with automation tools and data analytics to drive process improvement.
• Track record of mentoring teams, developing intellectual capital, and driving practice growth.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can travel as needed (up to 50%).

The base salary range for this position is between $197,800 and $255,904. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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