Tax - Compensation & Benefit Consulting - Senior Associate

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS CONSULTING – Senior Associate Grant Thornton's Compensation & Benefits Consulting (CBC) group draws upon the resources of the best and brightest professionals in the industry. This specialty line serves as the technical support center for federal, state and local, and international tax advice for our tax professionals and clients. Our specialists are dedicated to delivering value-added, client-focused services that address all of our clients' human resource business needs. POSITION SUMMARY Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Consulting Senior Associate for our CBC practice.  This Senior Associate will focus on assisting our tax/consulting professionals and clients with a variety of employee payroll, compensation and benefits related issues, including those arising from recent legislation and regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality. -Address, research, and consult on technical issues specific to employee payroll, compensation, and benefits and prepare related written communications. -Provide timely and creative responses to technical inquiries from operating offices. -Serve as a business advisor to client. -Facilitate and participate in firm-wide training and communications relating to compensation and benefits consulting matters. -Monitor technical developments and write articles for publication in the firm's ''Hot Topics'' newsletter. -Provide thought leadership in the business and tax community. -Work closely with partners, managers, and staff in an integrated approach to client service and new business development. -Coach and motivate others to achieve goals for performance and professional development. -Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis. -Perform other job-related duties as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in a related subject area. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred. -Minimum of three years of experience in employee payroll, benefits and / or compensation. -Superior analytical and technical skills. -Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. -Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology. -Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel upon occasion.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in a related subject area. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred. -Minimum of three years of experience in employee payroll, benefits and / or compensation. -Superior analytical and technical skills. -Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. -Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology. -Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel upon occasion.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 10%