Change Management Senior Associate

Workforce Transformation Senior Associate Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to help clients drive workforce transformation through strong governance, program leadership, process optimization, and change management across payroll, HR, and organizational transformation initiatives. You will partner across service lines to support complex engagements, advise stakeholders, and support business development efforts which will shape the future of Workforce Transformation at Grant Thornton, ultimately helping organizations align people, processes, and technology to achieve sustainable outcomes. 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, adapting delivery approaches to align with client culture and ways of working. Collaborate with engagement teams to design and execute integrated communication strategies that keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged through clear messaging, appropriate channels, and feedback mechanisms. 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, and communicate findings effectively to client and engagement leadership. Identify opportunities and constraints impacting readiness, capacity, and execution across workforce transformation initiatives; translate insights into actionable plans, roadmaps. Proactively manage assigned workstreams and tasks, address challenges, escalating risks as appropriate, and contributing to the successful, timely delivery of engagements in dynamic, fast‑paced environments. Support the management, coaching, and development of engagement team members, contributing to performance feedback for project and year‑end review processes. 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, including internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and team enablement efforts. 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 other relevant degree required. 3+ years of related work experience required, in a similar consulting practice preferred. Change management, program management, financial, accounting, process improvement or other relevant certifications preferred (Prosci, CCMP, La Marsh, PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP, etc.). Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Experience in one or more areas of 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 other related areas. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, and Project). Demonstrated ability to leverage productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot or other AI tools) appropriately to accelerate work, improve quality, and support effective analysis and communication. Preferred skills within communication technologies and tools (Camtasia, Canva, Poll Everywhere, etc.). Travel: typically 40-50% but occasionally up to 80%. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Salary The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $140,760. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, based on multiple factors, including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Benefits Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses for employees. Interns and seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Medical, dental, and vision insurance for interns and seasonal employees. Employee assistance program for interns and seasonal employees. Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave for interns and seasonal employees. Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus for employees, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility criteria. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Supplementary benefits details can be found at Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grant Thornton provides equal employment opportunities and employment accommodations as required by law. 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