Head of Recruiting & Talent Management

Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-28Grant Thornton is seeking a PMD Talent Effectiveness Manager to join the team. Grant Thornton is seeking a Partner/Managing Director (PMD) Talent Effectiveness Manager to join the team. The PMD Talent Effectiveness Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end facilitation and operational delivery of the U.PMD (Partners/Managing Directors) performance management process. Reporting to the Associate Director, Engagement & PMD Talent Effectiveness, this role translates PMD performance strategy into clear plans, timelines, communications, and execution rhythms for the U.HRIS, People Experience, Service Line Operations, Quality) to ensure accurate, timely, and well‑governed execution of the PMD performance lifecycle.This role is operational and program‑management focused: establishing cadence, ensuring tooling and data readiness (e.g., Oracle inputs), coordinating operational processes, communications, reporting/insights, and maintaining PMD program content. The Manager supervises an INDUS‑based Global TE Senior Associate to delegate and quality‑assure tactical work.Responsibilities:Own annual PMD performance calendar and execution plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and cutoversCreate annual PMD cycle announcements, instructions, FAQs, guidance, toolkits and leader/evaluator materialsMaintain operational playbook of Standard Operating Procedures, timelines, roles/RACI, and decision logs across shared repositoriesCoordinate leader and participant briefings, including slides, agendas, and run of show, and logistics with internal stakeholdersTriage PMD performance support inquiries for timely, accurate routing and resolutionPartner with the office of the COO and GTM to operationalize the scorecard, confirming data definitions, timelines, and downstream impactsPartner with the office of the COO, HRIS/Technology, Analytics, and Finance to deliver accurate, timely PMD data and reportingSupport M&A integration efforts for PMD performance, ensuring people, processes, and systems are alignedAdditional responsibilities:Lead cycle retrospectives and apply external performance-enablement best practices to improve timelines, tooling, communications, clarity, quality, and speedManage the INDUS-based Global TE Senior Associate across US PMD TE, US Promotions, and Global Core SuccessionAlign PMD performance and rewards timelines and processes with Total RewardsTrain and enable HRBPs on core PMD processes, including calibration facilitationOwn business requirements and usability validation for PMD Oracle formsPromote knowledge sharing and best practices across the team and the organizationother duties as assignedThe ideal candidate will possess:Personal characteristics:Business‑minded performance management professional who excels at program and process management: planning, coordination, and follow‑throughOperationally rigorous, detail‑accurate, and deadline‑reliable in a fast‑moving, matrixed environmentAnalytical, comfortable with metrics and translating data into clear decisions, timelines, and stakeholder guidanceConcise, audience‑aware communicator who can write, edit, and sequence communications that drive clarity and actionA strong collaborator across cross-functional teamsreputation for discretion, confidentiality, and strong attention to detail Displays empathy, curiosity, and passion for creating meaningful employee experiencesExperience, skills and abilities:5+ years of progressive experience in performance management, program management, operations, or organizational effectiveness. Experience with PMD or senior leaders and within professional services preferredHands‑on experience building and managing complex program plans (e.g., Smartsheet), SOPs, and process documentationSolid data and reporting skills (Excel/Power BI or similar) and experience supporting system data readiness (e.g., Oracle workflow inputs/validations)Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint/Teams, and intranet content maintenanceStrong written and verbal communication skills across stakeholder populationsPeople management experience preferredThe base salary range for this position is between $112,000 and $150,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it 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. 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