Senior People Advisor

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other cor­po­ra­tions, financial insti­tu­tions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic com­mu­ni­ca­tions, investor relations, financial trans­ac­tions and restruc­tur­ing, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, orga­ni­za­tion­al design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.

The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

The Senior People Advisor serves as a trusted partner to employees and management, supporting the full employee lifecycle and driving a positive, engaging workplace culture. As a key member of the People Team, you will operate as a strategic advisor and consultant, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality people practices across our North American offices. This role is based in New York City and requires a minimum of three days per week onsite.

• People Consulting & Manager Enablement:
• Act as a primary point of contact for managers and employees, advising on policy interpretation, employee relations, performance management, feedback, coaching, and talent development.
• Partner with managers to ensure teams are performing well, and provide support on coaching, feedback, and performance management issues.
• Deliver guidance on organizational culture and team effectiveness, leveraging best practices to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Talent Development & Engagement:
• Support the development and delivery of initiatives that drive employee growth, skill-building, and career development.
• Collaborate with Talent Development and People Team COEs to support learning programs, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Champion employee engagement by providing feedback to leadership and supporting initiatives that reinforce a positive employee value proposition.

• Change Management & Culture:
• Act as a culture champion by modeling organizational values and supporting the roll-out of change management initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to reinforce organizational culture and support hybrid work practices, ensuring alignment with company values and goals.

• HR Operations & Process Improvement:
• Work closely with HR Operations to ensure seamless HR processes, accurate employee data, and continuous process improvement.
• Leverage digital tools and people analytics to inform decision-making and deliver actionable insights to business leaders.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline backend HR processes, freeing up time for more strategic, employee-facing work.

• Minimum of 4+ years of HR generalist experience with an emphasis on employee relations and a focus on employment laws and internal policies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ideally within professional services and/or financial services industries.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• Digitally fluent and adept with modern HR technologies, people analytics, and hybrid work tools, with a strong interest in leveraging emerging tech, particularly AI, to enhance workforce strategies and decision-making.
• Demonstrated creativity, agility, and ability to lead through uncertainty and organizational change.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Preference for candidates who are Hogan certified and experienced in administering and interpreting the Hogan Assessment suite.

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes an inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

$145,000 – $160,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Yes

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.

Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible. For employees assigned to the New York office, the expectation is to work onsite a minimum of three times a week.