Director of People Experience

alliantgroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health/dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Group fitness classes

Paid parking

Job summary

alliantgroup is a premier consulting and technology firm dedicated to helping clients accelerate growth through AI-enabled solutions, expert consulting, and managed services.

The Director of People Experience will oversee day-to-day HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, total rewards and wellness, compliance, community relations, and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification (preferred).
• 10 to 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting professional services, consulting, technology, or corporate environments.
• Experience handling employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Exceptional people skills with ability to influence outcomes across all levels.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred experience supporting multi-state workforces.
• Preferred experience in consulting, managed services, or professional services organizations.
• Open to giving/receiving feedback in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relocation to Houston preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Provide advice, counsel, and coaching on complex workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Support leaders in creating high-performing, engaged teams.
• Partner with leadership to identify training and development opportunities.
• Assist managers with performance improvement plans and employee coaching.
• Oversee the recruitment process to attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee the total rewards strategy to attract and retain top talent.
• Coordinate employee and community relation events and related company-wide communications.
• Drive onboarding experiences that enhance retention and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support policy development and employee handbook updates.
• Partner with legal counsel on employment matters.
• Assist with HR audits and compliance reporting.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Support diversity, inclusion, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage, lead, and develop the People Experience team.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Performance mgmt

Total rewards

Compliance

HRIS (Workday)

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of People Experience will oversee day-to-day HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, total rewards and wellness, compliance, community relations, and organizational/employee development. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees while helping drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and company culture.

The ideal candidate combines strong HR fundamentals with the ability to operate in a fast-paced consulting environment where growth, client service, and talent development are critical to success.

As a premier consulting and technology firm, alliant has proudly served over 45,000 clients over the past 25 years. In the last few years, alliant has expanded our capabilities to focus on one core mission: helping companies accelerate growth. We specialize in rethinking how work gets done by driving efficiency through the smart integration of AI, people, processes, and technology to deliver results through a blend of AI solutions, expert consulting, and managed services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Provide advice, counsel, and coach on complex workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Support leaders in creating high-performing, engaged teams.
• Partner with leadership to identify training and development opportunities.
• Assist managers with performance improvement plans and employee coaching.
• Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent.
• Oversee the total rewards strategy to ensure plans are market competitive to attract and retain top talent.
• Coordinate employee and community relation events and related company-wide communications.
• Drive onboarding experiences that enhance employee retention and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support policy development and employee handbook updates.
• Partner with legal counsel when necessary, regarding employment matters.
• Assist with HR audits and compliance reporting.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Support diversity, inclusion, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage, lead, and develop the People Experience team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification (preferred).
• 10 to 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting professional services, consulting, technology, or corporate environments.
• Experience handling employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Exceptional people skills and proven ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred experience supporting multi-state workforces.
• Preferred experience working in a consulting, managed services, or professional services organization.
• Receptiveness to giving/receiving feedback in an open environment is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Preferred candidate will reside or relocate to Houston.

alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company-provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, and more!