Job Description

Description


Overview:


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.


To learn more, visit: AlvarezandMarsal.com.

The role:


The Senior People Business Partner (Sr. PBP) serves as a strategic leader within the Global People Organization, acting as a critical link between People Partners, People Programs, and People Services. This role is integral to driving alignment between business unit goals and organizational people practices, fostering growth, and enhancing the employee experience. The Sr. PBP will design and implement people strategies that support business objectives, ensuring excellence across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. We are looking for a self starter who has the capability to hit the ground running with a proactive, solution focused and continuous service improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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, across multiple regions, with a specific focus on the UAE and Middle East to align people strategies with firm-wide growth objectives.
• Lead and coordinate critical initiatives within the Global People Organization, such as Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs, services and support across business units.
• Drive alignment of business unit strategic goals by identifying and implementing best practices in people management and organizational development
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to inform, develop and execute data driven people strategies and decisions to support organizational growth and operational goals.
• Act as an advocate and champion for the organization's core values and inclusive culture.
• Synthesize information from various sources to develop comprehensive people strategies.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to leadership on employee performance, development, and engagement.
• Partner with senior leadership to manage the performance development process and ensure alignment with career growth and succession planning.
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of organizational changes.
• Act as an escalation point for complex HR issues, offering expert resolution and ensuring consistency in approach.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and regional employment regulations, adapting strategies to meet local legislative requirements.
• Leverage knowledge of Middle Eastern business culture to enhance the employee experience and tailor HR strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the wider ME geography including KSA
• A willingness to lead and/or lean in to support non geography initiatives and programmes of work.

Key Requirements:

• We are looking for an individual with significant proven skills and expertise operating in a business partnering role at a senior level, including strategic business partnering in a professional services or other fast-paced environment. Prior experience in the UAE or Middle East is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR practices, UAE labor laws, and regional employment legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, develop, and manage teams in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
• 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, data analysis tools, and performance management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field. HR certifications are highly valued.