Manager, People Advisory - Projects & Processes

Manager, People Advisory - Projects & Processes

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused People Advisory Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional HR initiatives that support organizational effectiveness, change management, and continuous improvement. This role sits within the Legal Services People Advisory function (HR Business Partners) and partners closely with the Centers of Excellence (COEs), Engagement and Development, and Firm leaders to manage programs and processes that span multiple workstreams and geographies.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in HR operations, project, and change management, and stakeholder engagement. This is a high-visibility role that requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to drive results in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

Duties and Accountabilities

Continuous People Advisory Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Understand, organize and improve our delivery of the core annual people processes - Performance Evaluations, Annual Compensation, and Career Conversations.
• Identify inefficiencies in people processes and implement scalable, repeatable solutions.
• Analyze data and feedback to inform project priorities and measure impact.
• Contribute to the development of people advisory strategies and transformation roadmaps.
• Support the creation of toolkits, templates, and infrastructure to enable repeatable, high-quality delivery across the people advisory client service suite.
• Demonstrate and practice a high level of knowledge around talent management and a solid understanding of technical HR, including federal and local labor and employment laws.
• Achieve results by utilizing the People team centers of expertise (recruiting, mobility, talent, etc.), HR shared services, Global HRIS, and wider support functions
• Collaborate closely with Global HRIS to prepare and conduct data analytics for the People Advisory function to deliver insights and data-driven solutions to business stakeholders
• Build trust and work effectively with all stakeholders; improve the employee experience across the Americas and effectiveness across HR functions
• Contribute to building and fostering a collaborative, collegial, high performing team committed to professional excellence

Program & Project Leadership

Annual performance management cycle (self-evaluations, downward & upward feedback, year-end reviews, performance ratings)

Qualifications

Location & Reporting

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and / or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com .

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Primary Location

: United States-New York

Expected Workplace : Onsite

Job Posting

: Aug 14, 2025, 5 : 58 : 06 PM

Salary range for New York market : 129,000 - 210,600 US Dollars (USD) Yearly

Salary range in other markets will vary