Resource Management Associate

Baker Tilly  (BT) has an incredible career opportunity for an Associate to join our growing Resource Management team!  In this position, you will work closely with Managers and Partners to ensure engagements are staffed appropriately, collaborate across firm functions and within the internal team, and build relationships with resource management team members to ensure effective and efficient allocation of resources. You will contribute to some of the most important activities in our firm which include operating and growing the business, developing people, and shaping our culture.  As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you work along with meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with client serving personnel at all levels to find creative solutions for the staffing process and you are interested in driving forward the strategic vision of resource management
• You have a passion for connecting with others, optimizing team member’s careers with the firm, while also ensuring teams are structured and poised for success
• You want to grow professionally and build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do:

• Be a trusted member of the Resource Management team within People Solutions, manage and execute resource management processes and operational support for an assigned population. This includes:
  • Facilitate scheduling of resources to appropriate client assignments based on timing, travel, levels, skills, and other necessary requirements
  • Use scheduling tools to forecast hours, track utilization, and monitor overall headcount, chargeable hours, and overtime, and travel to ensure work is fairly distributed
  • Ensure staff profiles and schedules are accurately maintained in the scheduling database, making necessary changes on a recurring basis
  • Generate and analyze resource management reports, including availability reports, billable hour forecasts and actual vs scheduled variance data
  • Build relationships with client serving personnel at all levels through effective communications and a high degree of professionalism
  • Gain understanding of the skills, experiences, and career goals of professional staff to ensure optimal client assignments alignments
  • Collaborate with other teams with Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Operations to plan for and address flexible work arrangements, performance management, and workforce planning, while delivering full-service support to internal clients
• Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two (2)+ years of related experience; professional services experience preferred
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
• Provides exceptional internal client service, professional demeanor and handles confidential matters with discretion, adapts and takes initiative, strong project management, organizational and analytical skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 146 territories, with 36,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.9 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.