Assoc Director, Human Resources

About this Role:       This role helps   develop and   execut e   the   people   strategy   for the   EMEA Consulting organization   through strategic partnership with business   leadership acros s   talent management, succession planning, change management, and leadership development.   As a trusted advisor to   leaders   the Associate Director works closely   with leadership   and HR Centers of Excellence to ensure the organization has the talent, structure, and leadership capabilities   required   to achieve its strategic   objectives . The role balances strategic consulting with hands-on execution to drive business performance, leadership effectiveness, and organizational growth.     What   you’ll   do:   Leadership Coaching & Organizational Effectiveness : Serve as a trusted advisor to   leadership   team. Coach leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent decisions. Develop and execute change management plans that support adoption, business continuity, and associate experience.   Employee Relations   & Performance Management   – Provide guidance and address   associate   concerns and employee relations matters with sound judgment and business partnership. Conduct investigations and recommend solutions that balance business   objectives , associate experience, and organizational risk .    Partner with the business in managing performance   plans, ensuring the   appropriate coaching   and documentation   occurs   and   ensuring plans are administered   on   a timely   basis.   Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence on sensitive or complex matters while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.   Recruitment & Retention: Partner with business leaders and Talent Acquisition to attract,   retain , and develop talent in highly competitive markets and specialty skill areas.

Support annual compensation planning and reward processes. Partner with leaders and Compensation to ensure pay decisions align with performance , market competitiveness, talent retention priorities, and business objectives .      Strategic HR Partnership and Organizational Effectiveness : Partner with the leadership team to translate business priorities into talent and organizational strategies.   Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, team design, role clarity, and organizational effectiveness.   Support organizational design and transformation initiatives that improve scale, effectiveness, and performance.   Talent Strategy, Succession and Leadership Development:   Lead and support talent review, succession planning, and leadership development processes across the business.   Identify   critical talent and capability gaps, accelerate development of high-potential talent, and implement retention strategies for key roles and specialized skill sets. Partner with leaders to build diverse succession pipelines and strengthen overall bench strength.     What   you’ll   need:   Bachelor’s degree preferred   8-10 years of progressive HR   Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness, or related HR   experience   and   strong   business acumen    Experience supporting complex   organizations   spanning multiple countries   through periods of transformation and growth   in professional services organizations   Proven HR Generalist skills including employee relations, employment law, employee engagement, succession planning, comp, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, and training and development.   Strong analytical   and data-driven decision-making capabilities   to deliver HR programs and strategies that effectively address business issues.   Track record   of achieving results that contribute significantly to the business.   Proven ability to influence without authority and navigate matrixed organizations.