Associate Director, People Business Partner

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director, People Business Partner to drive alignment between business goals and people practices. This strategic role involves designing and implementing people strategies, enhancing the employee experience, and leading HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the connection between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders to align people strategies.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to inform data-driven strategies.

Skills

HR practices

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

HR information systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who 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 why our people love working at A&M.

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About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who 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 why our people love working at A&M.

How You Will Contribute

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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
  
  

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

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 periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan 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

The salary range is $135,000 - $145,000 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.

Inclusive Diversity

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. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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