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 &…