Senior Associate, Business Impact, Office of the CPCO

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join our People & Culture Business Impact team, driving large-scale P&C transformation initiatives and managing project timelines across the platform.

The role emphasizes relationship management, documentation, and data analysis, with collaboration across stakeholders and locations. A hybrid work model is supported with in-person days at least three per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3–6 years of experience supporting PMO or project delivery within People & Culture/HR, organizational development, or related fields
• Strong project management, organizational, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet)
• Familiarity with project management methodologies; PRINCE2 or PMP certification is a plus
• Experience leveraging productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot or other AI tools) to accelerate work
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across organizational levels and geographic regions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience supporting HRIS implementations or HR system migrations is advantageous
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures within HR/people functions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned entities
• Support the Associate Director, Business Impact on strategic initiatives across stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and trackers for P&C initiatives
• Create and manage project documentation including meeting notes, action logs, RAID logs, and status reports
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports to inform decision-making and monitor progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to diverse cultural contexts across the platform
• Support change management planning and execution, coordinating with the Change Management team on communications and training rollout
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, escalating when needed
• Support requirements gathering and process mapping with business and HR stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and scalable solutions

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join our People & Culture Business Impact team. Approved office locations can be found below.

Position Summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join our People & Culture Business Impact team, supporting large-scale P&C transformation initiatives across our evolving platform. This role works closely with the Associate Director, P&C Business Impact, and other key stakeholders, providing day-to-day management of these efforts, managing project timelines, and driving progress on initiatives.

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join our People & Culture Business Impact team. Approved office locations can be found below.

The ideal candidate brings project management expertise within the People function, a proven track record of relationship management and cross-functional partnership, and strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned entities
• Support the Associate Director, Business Impact on strategic initiatives and coordination across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and trackers for P&C initiatives across workstreams.
• Create and manage project documentation including meeting minutes, action logs, RAID logs, and status reports.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports to inform decision-making and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to diverse cultural contexts across the platform
• Support change management planning and execution activities, partnering with the Change Management team on communications, training rollout, and readiness tracking.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues, escalating to the Associate Director as needed.
• Support requirements gathering and process mapping activities with business and HR stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 to 6 years of experience supporting PMO or project delivery functions within People & Culture/HR, organizational development, consulting, transformation, change management, technology-enabled, or enterprise programs.
• Strong project management, organizational, documentation, and communication skills , with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Smartsheet).
• Familiarity with project management methodologies; PRINCE2 or PMP certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot or other AI tools) appropriately to accelerate work, improve quality and support analysis and communications
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across organizational levels and geographic regions while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Experience supporting HRIS or HR system implementations is advantageous.
• Prior experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures within an HR or people function is a plus.

The base salary range for this position is between $88,000 and $132,000. 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. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services - and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Benefits

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details

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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.