Senior HR Advisor (12 Month FTC)

FTI Consulting, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting, Inc. in London seeks an experienced Senior HR Advisor on a fixed-term maternity cover to join our People Team.

You’ll provide generalist HR support, partner with HR Business Partners and line managers, and help manage employee relations in a fast-paced, matrixed environment across UK&I. You will lead performance management processes, support leave and mobility activities, maintain HR data, and drive SMCR cycles twice yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Strong generalist HR experience at Senior Advisor level or equivalent within a professional services environment.
• Experience leading and managing employee relations cases and knowledge of English employment law and/or Irish employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners/Managers to support the Corporate Finance UK&I client groups.
• Lead performance management processes and probation extensions.
• Manage day-to-day employee relations matters with HRBP/Manager guidance.
• Support Leave/Parental/Maternity and Flexible Working requests and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate people data and HR trackers in Workday.
• Drive SMCR cycle activities twice a year for Corporate Finance UK Senior Managers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR services and processes.

Skills

Strong HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Who We AreFTI 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 RoleWe 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 DoTalent Management and Generalist SupportPartner 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 documentationExpedite 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 MobilityWork 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 OnboardingWork 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 BenefitsAssist 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 DevelopmentAdvise line managers and employees on relevant training courses to support business needs, personal development needs or performance improvement plans.How You’ll GrowWe 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 SucceedAbility 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 QualificationsBachelor’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 QualificationsCIPD Level 5 (or above) is desirable.Experience using HR systems (FTI uses Workday) would be an advantage.#LI-CB1FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.