What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, People Business Partner position at Alvarez & Marsal?
Description
About A&M
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With over 10,000 professionals based in 70 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.
Overview:
The Associate Director, People Business Partner serves as a strategic leader within the Global People Organization, acting as a critical link between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services. This role is integral to driving alignment between business unit goals and organizational people practices, fostering growth, and enhancing the employee experience. The Associate Director, People Business Partner will design and implement people strategies that support business objectives, ensuring excellence across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. We are looking for a self-starter who has the capability to hit the ground running with a proactive, solution focused and continuous service improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
Compensation Statement
The salary range is $118,000 - $140,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Diversity & Inclusion
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
About A&M
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With over 10,000 professionals based in 70 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.
Overview:
The Associate Director, People Business Partner serves as a strategic leader within the Global People Organization, acting as a critical link between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services. This role is integral to driving alignment between business unit goals and organizational people practices, fostering growth, and enhancing the employee experience. The Associate Director, People Business Partner will design and implement people strategies that support business objectives, ensuring excellence across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. We are looking for a self-starter who has the capability to hit the ground running with a proactive, solution focused and continuous service improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the critical connection between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services
- Establish credible working relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and employee groups to align people strategies with firm-wide growth objectives
- Lead and coordinate critical initiatives within the Global People Organization, such as Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs, services and support across business units
- Drive alignment of business unit strategic goals by identifying and implementing best practices in people management and organizational development
- Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify trends, inform stakeholders, develop and execute data driven people strategies and decisions to support organizational growth and operational goals.
- Act as an advocate and champion for the organization’s core values and inclusive culture.
- Synthesize information from various sources to develop comprehensive people strategies.
- Provide expert guidance and coaching to leadership on employee performance, development, and engagement.
- Partner with senior leadership to manage the performance development process and ensure alignment with career growth and succession planning.
- Drive change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of organizational changes.
- Act as an escalation point for complex HR issues, offering expert resolution and ensuring consistency in approach.
- 7 years of HR experience, preferably in a business partnering or advisory role
- Strong understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment laws
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, develop, and manage teams in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to a fast paced, dynamic, growth-focused environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on integrity, diversity, and employee well-being.
- Proficiency in HR information systems and data analysis tools
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field; HR certification preferred
- Professional HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) are highly valued
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
Compensation Statement
The salary range is $118,000 - $140,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Diversity & Inclusion
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters
Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Salary : $118,000 - $140,000
