HR Advisory

MCG Asia; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 720,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Asia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Manager – HR Advisory to lead strategic HR engagements for global clients. This client-facing role focuses on HR strategy, operating model design, workforce transformation, and organization effectiveness in large, complex environments.

Ideal candidate has consulting background (Big 4 or top firms), proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality HR advisory programs with strong executive

Qualifications

• Consulting background in HR advisory, ideally Big 4 or leading firms.
• Proven ability to translate HR strategy into operating models and transformation programs.
• Strong client management and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise clients on HR strategy and organization design initiatives.
• Assess HR functions and operating models to identify transformation opportunities.
• Design future-state HR operating models aligned with business growth.
• Deliver HR advisory engagements across talent strategy, workforce planning, and capability development.
• Conduct diagnostics and maturity evaluations to derive actionable recommendations.
• Support HR technology and process transformations with stakeholders.
• Facilitate executive workshops and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive change management and adoption across transformation programs.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior consultants to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

HR Advisory

Organization Design

Workforce Transformation

Engagement Leadership

Executive Stakeholders

Education

Master's in HR or Business

Job description

Human Resource Advisory/Consultant

Level: Manager

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, KSA

We are partnering with a leading global professional services and consulting organization to appoint an experienced Manager – HR Advisory to join their growing team in Saudi Arabia.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a consulting background (preferably Big 4 or leading management consulting firms) with deep experience advising clients on HR strategy, operating model design, workforce transformation, and organization effectiveness across large and complex environments.

Please note: This is a client-facing HR Advisory / Consulting role focused on shaping and delivering strategic HR solutions — not a traditional in-house HR Business Partner or HR Operations position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advise clients on HR strategy, workforce transformation, and organization design initiatives.
• Assess current HR functions, governance structures, and operating models to identify opportunities for improvement and transformation.
• Design future-state HR operating models aligned with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Deliver HR advisory engagements across areas including talent strategy, workforce planning, employee experience, performance management, and capability development.
• Conduct organizational diagnostics, HR assessments, and maturity evaluations to develop actionable recommendations.
• Support HR technology and process transformation initiatives, partnering with stakeholders through implementation phases.
• Facilitate executive workshops and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Drive change management, stakeholder alignment, and adoption activities across transformation programs.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior consultants while ensuring high-quality client delivery.

Ideal Background

• Proven experience in HR Advisory, Human Capital Consulting, Organization Design, Workforce Transformation, or People Consulting within a consulting environment.
• Strong expertise in HR operating model design, organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, talent transformation, and HR process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic client engagements and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and delivering large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong communication, executive presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to Middle East projects or multinational client environments is advantageous.