Description

Director, People Operations

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

The Director of People Operations will serve as a strategic People partner embedded within the Tax People Operations function, supporting the US Tax practice broadly. This role works collaboratively across the People Team and with Tax leadership to support consistent, high-quality people programs, processes, and experiences. The position focuses on enabling the business through thoughtful people strategies, strong execution, and alignment with firmwide and Global People Organization priorities.

This role is well-suited for a leader who balances strategic perspective with practical execution, contributes to People initiatives across Tax, and supports leaders and teams through periods of growth and change.

How You Will Contribute

• Partner with Tax leadership, the People Team, and the Global People Organization to support alignment on people priorities, workforce needs, and key initiatives across the Tax practice.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to support informed decision-making related to organizational design, capacity planning, and talent programs.
• Contribute to the development and execution of People programs that support performance, engagement, and career development across the Tax practice.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and onboarding partners to support hiring and integration needs, ensuring alignment with broader workforce planning and diversity objectives.
• Partner with Learning & Development and Tax leadership to support learning initiatives that address technical, professional, and leadership development needs.
• Support career architecture, succession planning, and mentorship efforts that promote internal mobility and long-term development.
• Act as a trusted People advisor to leaders and managers by providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and change initiatives impacting the Tax practice.
• Support the execution of core talent management processes, including performance management, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities, in partnership with People Team colleagues.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as business needs evolve, contributing to both ongoing operations and special projects as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience considered. Experience in Professional Services is preferred. Advanced degree(s) or certification(s) (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PMP) are a plus but not required.
• 10+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or Talent Management within a professional services or consulting environment, including prior experience in a leadership or senior individual contributor capacity.
• Experience supporting People programs and initiatives across multiple business areas or stakeholder groups.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret data, manage change, and collaborate effectively with leaders and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, build trust, and partner effectively across diverse teams and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
  
  
  

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s 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 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) 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. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $150,000 - $180,000 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&M’s 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&M’s 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 & Marsal’s 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. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.