Grant Thornton is seeking a University Recruiting Manager to join the team in Dallas, TX.

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking a University Recruiting (UR) manager. This individual, working with the Associate Director of University Recruiting in the Central Region, will be responsible for leading, developing, communicating, implementing and improving Central Region university recruiting strategies.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic business partner to regional service line practice leaders and Market Managing Partners

• Develop University execution strategy by skillset to meet desired targets

• Consult on campus recruiting trends using data driven metrics

• Create and deliver season summary reports to regional service line leaders

• Own Service line hiring strategy for your assigned region(s)

• Hiring Targets

• Direct posting/sourcing of open service line roles on target campuses and consult

• Diversification Plan

• Develop early ID strategy to pipeline for future business model

• Develop Campus Strategy for your specific service lines

• Track and Monitor Results

• Ensure service line professionals are aligned to key campus teams appropriately

• Direct local recruiters on execution of service line specific strategy

• Develop and execute on-campus recruiting strategy for specific campuses

• Coordinate and facilitate all logistics associated with hosting on-campus activities at target schools. This includes scheduling and conducting interviews, arranging information sessions, presentations and socials with key clubs and organizations.

• Partner with resource management and People and Culture colleagues on associate and intern class composition

• Responsible for the success of the recruiting function in your region

• Formal Coach to recruiters on your team

• Train and develop recruiters

• Responsible for performance management

• Lead Regional Team calls

• Influence team to connect and collaborate

• Work with team to ensure campus plans are strategic and innovative

• Attend important campus/in-office

• Ensure your team is driving and executing a diversity recruiting strategy

• Responsible for operational excellence within your region

• Compile reporting and update information to keep lead partners in the market and national UR leadership well informed

• Monitor regional budgets and reports

• Ensure continuity, best practice sharing, and efficiency within the geographies

• Influential member of National UR team

• Lead national trainings and purple chips, develop national templates

• Roll-up knowledge of market trends to UR national leadership team to influence the strategy real time

• Contribute to geography and service line discussions to elevate national strategy

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor degree required.

• Must have 5+ years public accounting experience, either in a client serving capacity or in a dedicated recruiting capacity.

• Strong people management experience required.

• Strategic planning, data-driven decision making, communication, recruiting/sourcing, leadership and coaching, operational excellence, event management, interpersonal collaboration, knowledge of market trends

  Travel Requirements:

• This position requires frequent travel (up to 60%) within the region.

• Travel may typically involve overnight stays, depending on event timing and the clustering of events.

• The primary purpose of travel is to attend campus events at assigned universities .

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.

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 unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.

• 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

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better 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:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.

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.