Grant Thornton (US) · 4 hours ago
HR Consulting Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGrant Thornton is seeking an accomplished Director to join their HR Consulting practice, supporting clients with HR Diligence and leading complex HR transformations. The role requires a strategic advisor with hands-on delivery experience, focusing on HR operating model redesign and organizational design while influencing executive stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead HR due diligence for M&A, assessing people, culture, structure, costs, and risks
Analyze HR data to identify value opportunities and liabilities
Produce diligence reports and recommendations
Partner with cross ‑ functional deal teams throughout the transaction process
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 implementation 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
Master's degree (MBA, MSOD, MHR) strongly preferred
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
Experience leading and executing on HR Diligence across all aspects of people and the HR function
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%
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Paid sick leave
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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