People Business Partner - Assistant (12 Month FTC)

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What You’ll Do

You will have an opportunity to join an EMEA team that provides professional support to the business. AlixPartners is a merit-based culture in which talented individuals can deliver memorable results for internal clients, become respected experts, and advance their careers rapidly in a growing company. As a People Business Partner Assistant, you will contribute meaningfully from day one and take on more responsibility over time. Although you will report to the CRS People Business Partner, you will have the support of our leadership team, mentors, peers, and others vested in your success.

You will interact with highly experienced People experts from the beginning of your career at AlixPartners. You will be specialising in People Business Partner activity, incorporating talent development, performance management, People reporting and a variety of other employee lifecycle activities, while gaining an understanding of our business, the different functions within Corporate Services, and the consulting practices. Our non-hierarchical environment will provide you with the opportunity to develop, present, and receive feedback on your ideas.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Support the CRS People Business Partner team with reporting on performance management activity, including both cyclical and non-cyclical activity to support the development of our people.
• Undertake analysis to understand our People landscape built on data and analytics, including Pulse Surveys and other initiatives.
• Prepare and manage presentation materials ensuring that the materials tell a story in a structured way, while being client ready in construct.
• Support to the EMEA Head of People on diary management and other administrative tasks.
• Ownership of general administrative support including scanning, printing, binding, organization of internal and external meetings, booking rooms, production of reports, spreadsheets, documents, analysis and slide decks.
• Facilitation of key meetings for the global CRS People Business Partner Team.
• Support the team to run reports or generate metrics.
• Draft emails, decks and other communications.
• Schedule PBP new joiner check in meetings.
• Track the end of probationary period meetings for new hires and ensure timely notifications to the PBP team.
• Liaise with People Operations colleagues on the co-ordination of the induction programme for new joiners and participation in the firmwide two-day orientation session.
• Monitor the upcoming separations tracking for contingent workers (ICs and Temps) and highlight key dates.
• Any other general admin associated with CRS People Business Partners, e.g. General upkeep and maintenance of relevant shared drives.

What you’ll need

We are seeking the brightest and the best individuals who can demonstrate:

• Analytical skills, including the ability to work effectively with numerical data.
• Team player with an ability to develop relationships across the firm, including with senior stakeholders and practice leaders.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with a range of stakeholders, and drive multiple, shifting priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Fast learner, especially with new and complex concepts.
• Clear and concise written and oral communications.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to flex and be versatile, can shift directions and feel comfortable working with all types of activities, issues and problems.
• Passionate self-starter who is excited to learn and contribute.
• Client centric, able to demonstrate an innate understanding of client need and client management.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be an asset.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning. The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability.