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Grant Thornton is seeking an Onboarding Associate to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
The People & Culture Onboarding Associate delivers an exceptional pre-boarding and onboarding experience for new hires and boomerang candidates joining the firm. The People & Culture Associates cultivate strong working relationships with new hires, recruiters, and other Grant Thornton internal stakeholders who participate in new hire orientation.
Core Responsibilities:
Curate and deliver a high touch and inclusive onboarding experience that engages new hires and acclimates them to our culture, core values and processes through offshore support across various preboarding and onboarding function including but not restricted to below:
- Support the onboarding of new hire and boomerang candidates (rehires) by executing tasks such as adjudicating background checks, employee profile creation, transcript requirement validation and documentation, and auditing onboarding action completion by hires.
- Coordinate with IT on the shipment and delivery of new hire technology and equipment.
- Act as an I-9 verifier; auditing I-9s to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Facilitate and moderate New Hire Orientation on a rotational basis, delivering key onboarding content, introducing and transitioning between presenters, and addressing participant questions.
- Monitor shared services inbox and answer general questions or route inquiries as needed.
- Prepare and maintain template communications and onboarding toolkits for use by P&C and other internal stakeholder groups.
- Provide back up support to other People & Community Associates during peak periods or for out of office coverage.
- Ad hoc projects that support the Onboarding experience strategy and initiatives.
Qualifications (Personal Characteristics, Skills/Abilities, Academic):
The ideal candidate will be:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Business acumen with at least two years of experience in an HR generalist or Onboarding role.
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands and support multiple stakeholders across different business areas
- Highly collaborative and action-oriented, with the ability to build relationships and influence within a matrixed organization
- Strong initiative and accountability, with a hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership
- Excellent customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional, and onshore/offshore teams
- Professionalism and results oriented, with a commitment to continuous learning and development
- Operational mindset with the ability to leverage data and insights to solve problems and drive execution
- Proficiency in HR/ ERP tools/ systems (preferably Oracle), service management platforms, and related technologies
- Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, resolve complex employee issues, and manage competing priorities
- Solid PC skills with proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel, PowerBI, Macros)
The base salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $80,000. 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 UsAt 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.
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- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- At least two years of experience in an HR generalist or onboarding role
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage competing demands and multiple stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional, onshore, and offshore teams
- Strong initiative, accountability, ownership, and action-oriented approach
- Excellent customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Professionalism, results orientation, and commitment to continuous learning and development
- Operational mindset with ability to use data and insights to solve problems and drive execution
- Proficiency in HR, ERP, service management, and related systems; Oracle preferred
- Ability to interpret policies, resolve complex employee issues, and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, Power BI, and Macros
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Parental & Family Support — Paid, gender‑neutral parental leave, backup childcare, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are emphasized, with flexible options like intermittent leave and LGBTQ+‑affirming coverage. Feedback suggests these offerings are a distinctive strength and align with external recognition for family‑friendly policies.
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Retirement Support — A firm‑funded retirement plan in addition to a 401(k) match is presented as a differentiating element of the package. Feedback suggests this dual‑vehicle approach is viewed as unusually strong for the sector.
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Flexible Benefits — A firmwide Flexible Time Off policy, hybrid work arrangements, and lifestyle‑focused perks expand how people can tailor benefits to their needs. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a core part of the total‑rewards proposition.
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