Manager, Business Partner

About Alvarez & Marsal

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.

The Manager, People Business Partner reports to the Associate Director, People Business Partner for Corporate and Shared Services, and is integral to driving alignment between business unit goals and organizational people practices, fostering growth, and enhancing the employee experience. The Manager, People Business Partner will 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.

• Establish credible working relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and employee groups to align people strategies with firm-wide growth objectives
• Champion critical initiatives within the Global People Organization, to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs, services and support across business units
• Support 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 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 by partnering internally and with the Employee Relations department to provide expert resolution and ensuring consistency in approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a business partnering or advisory role
• Strong understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment laws
• 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

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing…