People & Culture Senior Specialist (Advisory)

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Specialist to join the People & Culture team in our Advisory & National Tax practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Create an extraordinary employee experience for our Advisory & National Tax team members by serving as a trusted business partner to ensure HR strategies are aligned to support the business strategies and objectives
• Establish thorough understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across P&C, and Centers of Expertise (COEs)
• Build strong relationships with clients to develop a deep understanding of the business and increase awareness and understanding of the employee experience
• Bring forth to the COEs the voice of the Advisory & National Tax team members and partner with the COEs to bring solutions
• Provide end-to-end onboarding and offboarding support to include facilitating New Employee Orientation and conducting exit interviews
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and to drive and implement the recruiting strategy in the business; participate in interviews; identify interviewing team for key roles within the Advisory & National Tax businesses.
• Under the direction of P&C Managers/Senior Managers, handle moderately complex employee relations matters; support more complex employee relations issues with guidance and direction and following the established protocols and processes that the firm requires.
• Show appropriate judgement in identifying/determining when to escalate issues to others.
• Partner with Talent Management Process COE on various programs and initiatives and implement for the Advisory & National Tax team members
• Help maintain and manage the People & Culture headcount and budget for Advisory & National Tax businesses through our financial planning tools. Ensure that information is accurate and up to date for planning and budget purposes.
• Responsible for helping to administer compensation program, under guidance from the Total Rewards COE, and the People & Culture team supporting the Advisory & National Tax businesses, including, participating in meetings, obtaining appropriate review and approvals, while meeting firm deadlines.
• Lead and coordinate the annual performance review cycle in support of the Firm’s performance management program and expectations.
• The People & Culture Senior Specialist will provide coaching and guidance regarding HR in areas such as policy and procedure while developing trusting relationships with leadership and employees within their assigned client groups
• Provide input on Firm-wide initiatives and help to coordinate and/or participate in activities
• Contribute to projects and process improvements as needed, particularly in using data to tell the talent story and to support talent actions and decisions.
• Role model the behaviors that the firm values (Pyramid Values), including leadership at every level. Coach and mentor others to live the Firm’s values. Provide feedback in the moment so that colleagues can have the opportunity to develop and grow.
  
  

Your Experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field required, PHR/SHRM-CP highly preferred
• Minimum 3-4 years of HR generalist experience with progressive experience; professional services industry experience preferred;
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with leadership and employees and with the larger P&C team
• Ability to effectively manage change, being flexible and adaptable as required by the business
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and ability handle and document sensitive situations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Business acumen or ability to quickly acquire business knowledge
• Strong analytical skills to identify business trends and drive initiatives.
• Data analysis skills - demonstrated strength in turning data into insights that support actions/activities that will address business needs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• HRCI PHR or SHRM-CP designation
• HR experience in professional services industry, public accounting
• Excel, UKGPro, Cornerstone, and RedCarpet systems experience
• Experience in Adaptive budgeting software
  
  

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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