Associate Director, People Business Partner

Associate Director People Business Partner Location: Tampa, FL, United States Date Posted: Mar 24, 2026

About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&Ms core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team The Associate Director People Business Partner is a people leader within the Global People Organization acting as a critical link between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services. The role is accountable for leading, developing, and scaling a high-performing team of People Business Partners. This role focuses on enabling PBPs to deliver consistent, high-quality people support across the business through coaching, operational excellence, and strategic alignment. This role is integral to driving alignment between business unit goals and organizational people practices, fostering growth, and enhancing the employee experience.

We are looking for a self-starter who has the capability to hit the ground running with a supportive leadership approach, proactive solution-focused, and continuous service improvement mindset.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead a team of People Business Partners supporting diverse business groups and providing coaching, guidance, and strategic advisement to enable the execution of impactful people strategies.
• Provide ongoing advisory, mentoring, and performance management to ensure consistent delivery of People Business Partner services.
• Build People Business Partner team capability through skill development and continuous improvement.
• Coach the team of People Business Partners to drive alignment of business unit strategic goals by identifying and implementing best practices in people management and organizational development.
• Develop the teams capability and strengthen their analytical capabilities by using HR metrics to uncover trends, inform stakeholders, and shape data-driven people strategies and decisions that support organizational growth and operational goals.
• Support People Business Partners in providing expert guidance to business leadership on employee performance, development, and engagement.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex People matters, providing guidance and ensuring consistency across the team.
• Lead and coordinate critical initiatives within the Global People Organization, such as Talent Acquisition and Performance Development, by enabling People Business Partners to deliver consistent and effective People programs, services, and support across business units.
• Oversee the critical connection between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services.
• Establish credible working relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and employee groups, to align people strategies with firm-wide growth objectives.
• Act as an advocate and champion for the organizations core values and inclusive culture.
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of organizational changes.

Qualifications

• 7 years of HR experience, preferably in a business partnering or advisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, develop, and manage teams, preferably People Business Partners, in a dynamic environment.
• 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 (Workday a plus).
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (HR certification preferred).
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) are highly valued.

Your Journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each persons unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401k retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

Compensation The salary range is $135,000 - $150,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Inclusive Diversity A&Ms entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&Ms core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsals practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service, and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.

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