HR Consulting Senior Associate (Payroll)
About The Position
Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to transform clients’ HR and Payroll operations. The role calls for a background in workforce strategy, organizational design, and service delivery, as well as experience developing global HR and Payroll operating models, including global business services (GBS) or shared services frameworks. The Senior Associate manages transformation engagements, advises client leadership, and helps clients improve efficiency, scalability, compliance, and service delivery. The role also contributes to internal methodology development and thought leadership. The position follows Grant Thornton’s hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel is typically 40–50%, and may occasionally reach 80%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in HR/Payroll transformation, consulting, or related roles.
- Proficiency in HR and Payroll systems such as UKG, Dayforce, Workday, and SAP/SuccessFactors.
- Ability to align transformation initiatives with broader business strategy and workforce trends.
- Experience selecting and implementing HCM platforms and designing HR operating models.
- Familiarity with automation tools and data analytics for process improvement.
- Understanding of global payroll compliance, data privacy regulations, and cross-border operations.
- Comfort presenting to C-suite and senior executives and shaping strategic conversations.
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of compliance standards and risk mitigation strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel as needed, typically 40–50% and occasionally up to 80%.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end delivery of HR and Payroll transformation projects, including operating model assessments, system implementations, system selection, and process redesign, serving as a trusted advisor to client leadership.
- Assess clients’ current-state operations, identify pain points, and develop future-state roadmaps to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement and governance frameworks across HR and Payroll processes by implementing best practices, optimizing workflows, and leveraging technology.
- Design and lead workshops on workforce transformation strategy topics to support stakeholder alignment and change management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to integrate technology and processes.
- Own project milestones and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
- Build and maintain client relationships by understanding business needs, delivering tailored solutions, and supporting long-term satisfaction and partnership.
- Contribute to internal methodology development, whitepapers, and thought leadership.
- Meet or exceed targeted utilization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Personalized and comprehensive benefits; specific offerings are described on the company’s careers benefits page.
- Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility criteria.
- Flexible work options involving work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model.
- Work-life integration options supporting employees’ well-being and household needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
