Alex Breitmaier

Director

US

Alex is based in our Orlando office and is a proven leader in IT consulting and workforce solutions, partnering with organizations across the US to deliver top HRIS and enterprise technology talent. With 20+ years of experience supporting Fortune 100 companies and high-growth firms, he specializes in HRIS strategy and enterprise HCM platforms, with deep expertise in Workday and other leading HR technologies.

Alex partners with organizations of all sizes to secure both permanent and contract talent, aligning HR technology capabilities with business objectives and driving successful transformation initiatives.

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The convergence of HR technology and HR operations: why professional services firms are rethinking their people infrastructure 

  • Posted September 23, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Across professional services firms, conversations about HR are changing.  While HR systems have long been viewed as the technology that sits behind people processes, organisations are increasingly recognising that technology alone is not enough. Instead, firms are focusing on how their systems, processes and people work together to deliver a more […]
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What is the difference between a CHRO and an HR Director in a PE-backed company?

  • Posted September 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights One of the questions I am asked most frequently by CEOs, investors and boards is whether they need a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief People Officer (CPO), Head of People or HR Director. The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends. There is no magic headcount threshold at which an organisation […]

Why payroll is becoming one of the Netherlands’ most in-demand career paths

  • Posted September 18, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Payroll is gaining attention as a career path, and for good reason. It offers not only competitive compensation but also the satisfaction of playing a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time. With continuously evolving tax legislation, employment law, reporting requirements and compliance obligations, the demand […]

Why interim HR hiring is gaining momentum in 2026 

  • Posted September 16, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The interim HR market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once primarily associated with maternity cover or short-term backfill requirements, interim and contract professionals are now playing a far more strategic role within organisations.  As businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving employment legislation and organisational change, many are […]

Will AI replace HR? Why human skills will matter more in the future of work 

  • Posted September 15, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Few topics are generating as much discussion within business and HR circles as artificial intelligence. From concerns about job losses and workforce transformation to speculation about how AI agents and generative AI will reshape organisations, business leaders are facing increasing pressure to determine what the technology means for their people strategy.  […]

Partner integration, employee relations and AI: the HR specialisms shaping professional services firms

  • Posted September 11, 2026
Contents Share Key insights After several years of uncertainty, the professional services HR market has entered 2026 with renewed confidence. While hiring volumes have not necessarily surged across every area, the quality and strategic importance of opportunities has increased significantly.  Frazer Jones consultants James Baker and Charlotte Faktor recently discussed the trends they have seen […]
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Redesigning work for the age of AI: insights from the Marsh Asia HR Conference

  • Posted September 8, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Frazer Jones once again had the privilege of participating in the Marsh Asia HR Conference 2026 in Singapore, bringing together more than 250 CEOs, CHROs, investors and business leaders from across the globe to discuss one of the defining leadership challenges of our time: how organisations can drive exponential performance and […]

How can a HR Director drive value in a PE-backed business?

  • Posted September 4, 2026
Contents Share Key insights In a private equity-backed business, value creation is rarely achieved through financial engineering alone. Analysis cited by McKinsey found that leverage and multiple expansion accounted for 59% of returns from private equity buyout deals completed between 2010 and 2022. In today’s market, value creation increasingly depends on operational improvement, revenue growth […]
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How globally connected recruiters unlock passive HR talent in competitive markets

  • Posted September 4, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The competition for HR talent has never been limited to those actively searching for their next role. In fact, many of the most capable HR leaders are fully engaged in their current positions, driving transformation, influencing business strategy and helping organisations navigate increasingly complex workforce challenges. For employers seeking exceptional talent, […]

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