HR Consulting Manager

Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Manager to lead strategic initiatives that transform HR operations for our clients. This role requires a strong background in workforce strategy, organizational design, and service delivery as well as experience in developing global HR and Payroll operating models, including GBS or shared services frameworks. This role would also contribute to sales and proposal opportunities, participate in firm-building activities such as thought leadership, and develop talent on project teams and across the practice.

From day one, you’ll be supported and empowered by our broader Transformation team as you help clients achieve their vision — and grow your own career with confidence. 

Your day-to-day may include:

• Support and execute the vision, strategy, direction of engagement delivery regarding approach, deliverables, engagement outcomes and serve as the subject matter expert on Change Enablement engagements
• Lead project management activities, including planning, execution, status reporting, and risk mitigation to ensure project and client expectations are understood and met
• Effectively present information to large groups and facilitate a variety of client meetings to include routine project meetings, client workshops including problem solving, requirements gathering, and deliverable readouts
• Create a foundational understanding of client operations, risks, working style, corporate drivers, and adapt to clients’ unique cultural styles to drive project success
• Provide guidance and quality assurance reviews on deliverables from supporting project resources
• Support the review and management of budget, resource allocation, and project economics
• Actively support service line leadership with business development efforts including drafting proposals and responses, requests for information and participating in business development interactions with prospects and clients
• Support development of new client contracts and statements of work 
• Manage, develop, train, coach, and mentor staff on projects, assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews 
• Participate in recruiting activities inclusive of interviewing experienced and campus hire candidates, campus presentations and representing the Firm at other recruiting events
• Serve as a subject matter expert within a domain(s) of change management and business transformation, present at industry conferences, webinars, participate in external and internal networking events and author thought leadership for external publication
• Meet or exceed targeted utilization
• Other duties as assigned  

You have the following technical skills and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or other relevant degree required
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required, in a similar consulting practice preferred
• Proficiency in HR and Payroll systems (UKG, Dayforce, Workday, SAP/SuccessFactors, etc).
• Ability to align transformation initiatives with broader business strategy and workforce trends.
• Experience in selecting and implementing HCM platforms and designing HR operating models.
• Familiarity with automation tools and data analytics to drive process improvement.
• Understanding of global payroll compliance, data privacy regulations, and cross-border operations
• Track record of mentoring teams, developing intellectual capital, and contributing to practice growth.
• Comfortable presenting to C-Suite/senior executives and shaping strategic conversations.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and risk mitigation strategies.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Can travel as needed.Typically, 40-50% but occasionally up to 80% 

The base salary range for this position is between $147,200 and $196,880. 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. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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