HR Consulting Director

Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Director to join their 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. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across the HR value chain, strong consulting acumen, and a proven track record of steering clients through large scale change while influencing executive stakeholders and driving measurable outcomes. This role will also lead sales and proposal opportunities, contribute to firm-building activities such as thought leadership and go-to-market offerings, and develop talent on project teams and across the practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
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%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MSOD, MHR) strongly preferred.

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 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

Benefits

More opportunity, more flexibility, and more support.
Options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life.
Support to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options.
Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations.
Medical insurance programs (for interns and seasonal employees).
Dental insurance programs (for interns and seasonal employees).
Vision insurance programs (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).
Paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period (for interns).
401(k) savings plan (for seasonal employees, if eligible).
Employee retirement plan (for seasonal employees, if eligible).
Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (for employees, not interns/seasonal).