Senior HR Advisor (12 Month FTC)

FTI Consulting LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting LLP in London is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join the People Team on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will partner with HRBPs, managers and leaders to provide generalist HR support in a fast-paced, matrixed environment across the UK and Ireland.

The role covers talent management, Global Mobility, onboarding, compensation and SMCR cycles. You’ll manage ER matters, leave processes, data accuracy in Workday, and contribute to continuous service improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior Advisor level or equivalent within a professional services environment.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel capability and metrics.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing employee relations cases and a good understanding of English employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HRBPs/Managers to support the Corporate Finance segment in UK&I.
• Lead performance management processes within client groups, including PIP and probation extensions.
• Manage day-to-day employee relations with guidance from HRBP/Manager.
• Support Leave Coordinator on maternity, paternity, parental and flexible working processes.
• Oversee onboarding, inductions and visa/sponsorship processes with Global Mobility.
• Enter lifecycle transactions into Workday and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Generalist HR

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel

English employment law

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Workday

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our established People Team in London on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. You will be part of a regional team of c.70 professionals across EMEA, covering Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Global Mobility, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Benefits, and HR Operations. As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional generalist HR support, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, managers and leaders to support employees in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment across the UK and Ireland.

What You’ll Do

Talent Management and Generalist Support

• Partner with the HR Business Partners/Managers to support the Corporate Finance segment in UK&I.
• Build a strong understanding of your client groups and their upcoming HR priorities.
• Provide proactive and forward‑thinking support to your business areas, maintaining regular contact with managers and subsegment leads, helping identify issues early and offering practical solutions.
• Manage day‑to‑day employee relations matters with appropriate guidance from the HRBP/Manager.
• Lead the performance management processes within your client groups (with support from the segment HRBP/Manager), including performance improvement plans, and extensions of probationary periods.
• Support the HRBPs/Managers to ensure that employees and managers receive guidance regarding all generalist HR issues.
• Work closely with the HRBPs/Managers and segment leads to understand the business context and progress initiatives to address employee engagement.
• Work closely with the Leave Coordinator on Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Flexible Working request processes, expedite the appropriate documentation Expedite letters (e.g., confirmation of sabbaticals, client secondments, off‑cycle bonuses, etc.).
• Manage absence cases and coordinate occupational health referrals.
• Assist the HRBPs/Managers with ad hoc project delivery, implementation and analysis, taking responsibility for successful and timely completion.
• Take full project ownership of the Corporate Finance UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) cycle twice each year.
• Maintain accurate people data and trackers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the HR service to the business; identify and implement improvements to processes to ensure efficiency and excellent client service.
• Responsibility for entering the relevant employee lifecycle transactions into Workday.

Global Mobility

• Work with the Global Mobility team to manage visa and sponsorship processes for international employees.
• Liaise with the Global Mobility team on the transfer and secondment of employees between international offices, including transfer letters, contracts and tax implications.
• Keeping stakeholders updated on progress.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Work with the Global HR Solution Centre and the Talent Acquisition team to issue accurate offer paperwork and oversee the timely onboarding of employees.
• Participate in the quarterly new starter induction event, in conjunction with the Learning & Development Manager.
• Deliver onboarding and inductions to Graduates.

Compensation and Benefits

• Assist HRBP and the Compensation teams in managing the annual performance review, salary review and bonus processes, e.g., attending roundtables, taking notes and following up on action points for the relevant segments.
• Work with HR and Payroll colleagues to ensure timely monthly reporting of payroll changes from HR to Finance, ensuring all changes are captured accurately.
• Work with HR colleagues to ensure monthly payroll submissions are provided in a timely manner.

Learning and Development

• Advise line managers and employees on relevant training courses to support business needs, personal development needs or performance improvement plans.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development, and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Ability to build strong rapport and relationships at all levels across the business. Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in fast paced environment. High attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. A pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset with a “can‑do” attitude. Strong problem‑solving skills. A collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence, adaptability, and a proactive, forward‑thinking approach. Commitment to continuously improving processes and service delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior Advisor level or equivalent within a professional services environment.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel capability and confidence working with metrics.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing employee relations cases and a good understanding of English employment law and/or Irish employment law.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or above) is desirable.
• Experience using HR systems (FTI uses Workday) would be an advantage.

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