Manager, Human Resources

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You will report to the Senior Manager, HR & Talent and partner closely with local functional professional leadership, Program Management and Staffing teams, Global, Regional and Local HR teams, Global Mobility & Immigration teams, the Employee Risk Management Team, the Benefits Team, and local office leaders. As the primary HR Business Partner for the Dallas office, you will serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders while collaborating across Bain's HR organization to deliver a consistent employee experience.

The Manager, Human Resources sits within the Local Human Resources team and provides hands‑on HR support and partnership for the Dallas office general consulting employees and other local talent groups.

The Local HR Manager provides hands‑on HR support and partnership for the Dallas office general consulting employees and other local talent groups. This role is responsible for understanding and execution of the local employee programs, managing employee relations and risk, and ensuring consistent delivery of Bain's people processes in collaboration with the Senior Manager, HR & Talent, Staffing, and regional HR colleagues.

This position requires sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels. The HR Manager acts as a trusted advisor and liaison between employees, office leadership, and global HR teams, ensuring a high‑quality employee experience across the lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for general consulting staff in the Dallas office, including other talent groups as needed.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance on program eligibility, performance outcomes, individual progression, LOAs, and career development.
• Partner closely with staffing/program management and local leadership to support employee experience, development, and retention.
• Ensure alignment with global policies and processes in accordance with local HR guidelines and Senior Manager, HR.
• Provide coaching and advice to managers on handling sensitive or complex employee issues with fairness and consistency.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing I‑9s for all new hires and international transfers.

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns; manage investigations and ensure appropriate follow‑up and documentation.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk matters to the Senior Manager as appropriate.
• Participate in the Office Situational Response Team, supporting incident management and policy application.

• Partner with program management on performance input reviews and rating processes, reviewing feedback forms (case reviews, PD Reviews, etc.).
• Work closely with staffing and program management on all performance outcome processes.
• Partner with the Senior Manager and staffing to facilitate ratings, promotion, and compensation processes.
• Provide clear communication to managers and employees about review timelines, expectations, and outcomes.
• Support onboarding and integration for new hires and leadership transfers within the cohorts.

• Help coordinate and execute engagement and inclusion initiatives that strengthen community and belonging in the Dallas office, as needed.
• Participate in class meetings, pulse check reviews, and employee feedback discussions to gather insights…