AlixPartners
EMEA Temporary Service Providers Manager - EMEA
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EMEA Temporary Service Providers (TSPs) Manager – Senior Vice President
Company Overview
AlixPartners is a leading global business advisory firm of results-oriented professionals who specialise in creating value and restoring performance at every stage of the business life cycle. We thrive on our ability to make a difference in high-impact situations and deliver sustainable bottom-line results.
Job Summary
AlixPartners is seeking an experienced EMEA Temporary Service Providers (TSPs) Manager as a Senior Vice President to join its Global People team within the Strategic Resource Management team.
This fast-paced, results-driven role offers an opportunity for a professional with expertise in third-party service provider management, employment law compliance, and commercial negotiation to lead TSP operations across the EMEA region.
Reporting to the Head of the TSP Office (based in the US), the Senior Vice President will manage all aspects of TSP operations, including:
- Contractor onboarding
- Contract management
- Compliance monitoring
- Vendor relations
- Cost optimisation
Collaborating closely with Client-facing Business leaders, Legal, Procurement, Strategic Finance & Analysis, Compliance, Data Privacy, and operational teams, you will balance compliance requirements with business needs while managing complex priorities in a high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Day-to-Day TSP Management
- Respond to and process TSP requests from business teams, liaising on discrepancies and ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Send TSP questionnaires and review responses for anomalies; escalate compliance risk flags (e.g., subcontractor use, litigation history).
- Provide legal and commercial advice on deemed employment risk across multiple locations; escalate complex cases to internal Legal counsel.
- Identify contracts requiring Procurement review (e.g., vendor agreements, large entities).
- Obtain necessary approvals for all TSP engagements within delegated authorities.
- Oversee background checks, coordinating with Country People Operations teams; resolve any flags.
- Draft and negotiate NDAs and TSP contracts; arrange contract execution and maintain records in Ironclad.
- Set up TSPs on Oracle for time recording and administrative purposes.
- Ensure complete onboarding packs (compliance policies, time recording, invoicing).
- Handle contract amendments, extensions, and Statements of Work for existing MSAs and contractors.
- Track bill/pay rates, cost markups, and approvals; manage non-standard markup processes.
- Resolve invoicing queries, expense issues, and payment processing.
- Liaise with IT on systems, equipment, and access requirements for TSPs.
- Manage relationships with external staffing partners (e.g., Danbro) and all independent contractors.
- Track contract start/expiry dates for Senior Advisors; schedule renewals and maintain records.
- Coordinate and distribute Chapter 11 bankruptcy lists monthly.
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Strategic Initiatives
- Lead firm-wide TSP strategy optimisation.
- Implement compliance risk mitigation measures for TSP usage.
- Develop automated risk assessment tools for contractor classification.
- Standardise decision-making on TSP risk levels.
- Contribute to People team and firm-wide projects.
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Background, Qualifications & Personal Competencies
Essential Skills & Experience
- Process-driven with exceptional detailed organisational skills.
- Pragmatic problem-solver improving operational efficiency.
- Assertive communicator who collaborates and escalates matters appropriately.
- High-priority task management under tight deadlines.
- Background in legal, paralegal, or procurement—preferably in professional services.
- Ability to interpret and amend legal documentation independently.
- Deep EMEA employment law expertise, including contractor classification compliance.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with vendors.
- Fluency in a European language (German preferred).
Personal Qualities
- Thrives in fast-paced, matrix-organisations.
- Highly professional when interacting across regions.
- Proactive, strategic mindset with sound judgement.
- Confidentiality, discretion, and risk-management mentality.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) with stakeholder management.
- IT proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with HR/finance systems ideal.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Dynamic, collaborative work environment.
AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. Consideration for employment is based on qualifications without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.
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