Talent Business Advisor Assistant Director

Crowe; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Talent Business Advisor Assistant Director who will act as a strategic partner to business leadership, focusing on developing and executing talent strategies that enhance performance and foster an inclusive culture. Ideal candidates will bring extensive HR expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR or talent management experience required.
• Experience in a strategic advisory or business partner role is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic talent advisor influencing decisions with data insights.
• Design and implement talent strategies aligned with business unit goals.
• Lead and guide team members in executing HR activities effectively.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Coaching skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP)

Job description

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Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

Talent Business Advisor Assistant Director

At Crowe, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. The Talent Business Advisor Assistant Director (TBA) plays a pivotal role in empowering that belief by serving as a strategic talent partner to business leadership. Positioned within the Talent Solutions team, this role is responsible for shaping, executing, and continuously evolving people strategies that drive business outcomes and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

As a TBA Assistant Director, you will support a designated business unit — such as Audit or Consulting or Tax — by delivering forward-thinking, data-informed talent strategies. You will collaborate closely with firm leadership and cross-functional partners to align people initiatives with the firm’s strategy, values, and operational goals. This role is instrumental in helping leaders create environments where professionals can thrive and perform at their best.

About Crowe’s Talent Solutions Team:

Crowe’s Talent Solutions team is committed to building an engaging and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. The team delivers strategic guidance, innovative programs, and scalable processes across the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding and career development to performance and retention. Working as integrated partners with business units, Talent Solutions drives meaningful experiences that support employee growth and business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic talent advisor to business unit leadership, influencing decisions through data, insights, and a deep understanding of business strategy and talent trends.
• Design and implement talent strategies and solutions that align with the business unit's goals and Crowe’s overall talent philosophy.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members executing day-to-day HR activities, ensuring consistent and effective implementation of talent programs.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders—including Finance, Firm Risk Management (FRM), and Talent Centers of Excellence—to ensure alignment and integration of talent initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics and talent metrics to identify trends, assess risks, and recommend proactive solutions that enhance performance, retention, and engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement across core talent processes such as performance management, learning and development, career growth, rewards and recognition, team dynamics, onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
• Act as a culture ambassador by embedding Crowe’s values—including The Crowe Way and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—into all talent strategies and business practices.
• Coach and develop Talent Solutions team members to strengthen talent capabilities across the function.
• Partner closely with the Talent Business Leader and other senior leaders across Talent, Business, and Operations to provide thought leadership, challenge assumptions, and help shape a future-ready workforce.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR or talent management experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic advisory or business partner role.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional talent initiatives in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate strategic goals into people priorities.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive data-informed decision making.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
  
  

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 06/21/2025.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $107,000.00 - $224,500.00 per year.

Our Benefits:

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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