HR Consulting Director

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, people‑focused transformations. This role combines strategic advisory capability with hands‑on delivery experience, spanning organizational design and HR operating model redesign. Responsibilities 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 organization design, process redesign, policy alignment, and culture change. Oversee change management and transformation governance. Advise senior HR leaders and 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. 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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Can travel as needed (up to 50%). Base Salary: $197,800 – $255,904 (discretionary and dependent on multiple factors). Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Employee assistance program. Paid time off and paid holidays. 401(k) savings plan. Discretionary annual bonus eligible for employees based on performance. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, the policy of Grant Thornton LLP is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. For Los Angeles applicants only: The firm will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local laws and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts applicants only: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grant Thornton (US)