Director, EMEA People Lead

Description

Regional People Lead

About the firm:

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 10,000 people providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

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Overview:

The Global People Organization (GPO) Regional People Lead will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, advising and leading people-centric initiatives across the region. This role will oversee the alignment of people strategies with business objectives, drive talent management practices, and ensure the development and implementation of programs that foster our high-performance culture. The Regional People Lead will play a pivotal role in driving employee engagement, workforce planning, and ensuring operational excellence while ensuring compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people-related matters, including workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives.
• Partner with other business leaders to address specific challenges, ensuring people programs are effectively integrated into all aspects of business operations. Provide data-driven insights and solutions to enhance decision-making.
• Collaborate with global and regional People leadership teams to design, implement, and execute comprehensive People strategies that support business goals and enhance employee performance and development within the region.
• Lead the design and execution of talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies. Develop effective workforce planning processes to ensure the right talent is in place to meet business needs, both short- and long-term.
• Oversee the professional development of the regional People teams, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and tools necessary to support the business effectively. Provide coaching and mentorship to People leaders within the region.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and enforcement of people policies, procedures, and best practices across the region. Ensure compliance with local labor laws, industry standards, and organizational policies, mitigating legal and operational risks.
• Champion initiatives to drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, driving feedback loops, and creating programs that recognize and reward contributions.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained momentum. Guide leaders and teams through periods of change, fostering adaptability and resilience.
• Promote and sustain a culture that aligns with A&M’s global vision and values. Ensure the region’s people practices reflect the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and innovation, and are tailored to the local work environment.
• Develop and manage the regional people budget, overseeing vendor relationships and external partnerships to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure optimal allocation of resources to support people initiatives and business needs.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive HR experience, with recent experience in leadership roles managing multi-regional teams
• Significant experience in the professional services sector
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) highly desirable
• Proven track record of success in global HR operations and service delivery
• Strong understanding of HR practices and labor laws across multiple countries
• Experience in change management and organizational development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all levels
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Diversity & Inclusion

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 and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. 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.