Change Management/HR Consulting Senior Associate

Grant Thornton (US); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan eligibility

Discretionary annual bonus based on performance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Workforce Transformation Senior Associate in Houston, Texas. This role involves driving workforce transformation efforts through program leadership and process optimization in HR and payroll initiatives. Candidates must hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have over 3 years of experience in similar roles. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic environments are crucial. Competitive salary package with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, HR, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• 3+ years of related work experience required; consulting practice preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce transformation initiatives across payroll, HR, and operations.
• Manage assigned workstreams, addressing challenges and risks.
• Analyze data related to workforce operations and HR.

Skills

Change management

Program management

Financial/accounting

Process improvement

Effective collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication planning

Training planning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Camtasia

Canva

Poll Everywhere

Job description

Job Description

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 that shape the future of Workforce Transformation at Grant Thornton.

• 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 and 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.

You have the following technical skills and 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; a similar consulting practice preferred.
• Change management, program management, financial/accounting, process improvement or other relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, Lean, Six Sigma, CPP).
• 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 %.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Ranges

Base salary range for Chicago, IL: $96,000 – $144,000.

Base salary range for New York, NY: $103,000 – $155,000.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support, and we bring a distinct cross‑border culture to our multinational platform.

About The Team

• Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off to serve clients and your life. In‑person attendance required at least three days per week.
• Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Here’s what you can expect next:

If selected for interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. Consider exploring other roles or learning more at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits

Interns and seasonal employees qualify for standard benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs. Interns receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. Seasonal employees may also be eligible for a 401(k) plan, with a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance.

Additional Details

Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities and practices decisions without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified candidates with disabilities. Specific policies apply for Los Angeles and Massachusetts applicants regarding criminal histories and lie‑detector tests, respectively.