People Advisory Manager - Remote

Ankura; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a People Advisory Manager to join the People Office. You will partner with business groups to deliver practical, business-aligned people solutions across the employee lifecycle.

The role emphasizes employee relations, performance management, talent development, engagement, and organizational change. You will work with executives and leaders, translating enterprise programs into business-level execution, and will travel occasionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (HR, business, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of HR experience in a complex, matrixed org.
• Experience in professional services or management consulting preferred.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent development, engagement, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted People Advisory partner to assigned business groups and understand their strategy and priorities.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and engagement.
• Support annual talent and performance processes (goals, reviews, calibration, promotions).
• Analyze workforce data and prepare decision-ready materials with insights and risks.
• Coach leaders on feedback, performance concerns, and employee development.
• Manage employee relations matters including investigations and documentation.
• Partner on workforce changes, onboarding/offboarding, restructuring, and transitions.
• Contribute to firmwide People initiatives and improve processes.

Skills

People advisory

Relationship management

Consulting

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Travel ready

Workday

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ankura is seeking a People Advisory Manager to join the People Office. You will partner with business groups to deliver practical, business-aligned people solutions across the employee lifecycle.

The role emphasizes employee relations, performance management, talent development, engagement, and organizational change. You will work with executives and leaders, translating enterprise programs into business-level execution, and will travel occasionally as needed.