HR Business Services Specialist

Position: HR Business Services Specialist (Contract)
Location: New York

At Alix Partners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. We prize diversity and inclusion, the intellectually curious, the inventive, and the forward-thinking. We invite you to influence the way we work and define the way we embrace tomorrow.

Alix Partners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an Alix Partners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote working options for Monday and Friday.

Location:

New York, NY (hybrid)
Contract Duration:
Assignment is expected to end in December 2026

What you'll doIn this contract role on Alix Partners' Corporate Services team, you will assist our People Business Partner team on a wide range of tasks related to day-to-day functions and operations, as well as project work to support the team's strategic agenda.

At Alix Partners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. We prize diversity and inclusion, the intellectually curious, the inventive, and the forward-thinking. We invite you to influence the way we work and define the way we embrace tomorrow.

The HR Business Services Specialist (known internally as People Business Services Professional) is a full-time, contract role located in New York, NY, and reports to a Business Partner Manager. Paid relocation and benefits are not eligible for this contract position.

Assist with performance management processes, including, but not limited to, drafting communications, coordinating review sessions, organizing materials, and managing data.

Act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding human resources matters. Respond to staff inquiries or redirect to appropriate team.

Handle regular and ad hoc reporting requests and audits, including synthesizing data in a digestible format.

Follow up with employees to ensure compliance with people processes.

Coordinate with internal teams to manage employee transactions, including transfers and leaves of absence. Maintain employee information within internal databases and systems.

Support onboarding and offboarding administration.

Coordinate training initiatives with internal teams

Assist in designing and implementing people-related ad hoc programs, such as networking and social events, panel discussions, and others, to facilitate employee engagement, inclusion, and development.

Contribute to firmwide initiatives and process improvements within the people space. Ensure that best practices are proactively documented

Project manage planned and ad-hoc activities for the People Business Partner team as needed

Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field required. Master's degree in a related field is a plus.

Minimum two to three (2–3) years of professional experience in Human Resources, talent management, or a related field; OR a current master's degree student with zero to one (0–1) years of relevant experience. Professional services firm experience preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications.

Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of customers at all levels.

Ability to be discreet and handle confidential, sensitive information.

Ability to deliver accurate, timely work with professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

Demonstrated skill in managing individual priorities and adapting to changing needs with minimum guidance.

Familiarity with HCM (Human Capital Management) software is a plus. Comfort with or curiosity about AI-enabled…