HR Associate | Human Resources | Core Operations

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

The HR Associate (Transactions Administration) is responsible for providing cross-segment support for all UK&I based transactions. This includes the coordination and implementation of HR operational processes and initiatives, responding to HR related enquiries and requests, and reporting, with a commitment to producing high-quality work and efficient service.

The successful candidate will be motivated and have a can-do attitude. You will have office-based experience in a similar HR Admin or Coordinator position. You will be used to working at pace in a busy environment and be flexible and agile to change.

What You’ll Do

• Support employee lifecycle management processes such as on-boarding management, termination, personal data changes, internal transfers, & benefit operations (where applicable) including relevant documentation and employee file management in accordance with UK legislation.

• Assist with the set up and amendments to contractors in UK&I, including gathering necessary documentation and information.

• Ensure legal compliance by managing and implementing applicable human resource local requirements for the local market in UK, with the potential of extended remit to support additional countries within EMEA.

• Support with Global Mobility relocation, immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration.

• Act as an interface with the Payroll team to ensure that inputs are provided from all segments and documented in compliance with the payroll deadlines.

• Design and recommend enhancements, improvements and simplifications of existing HR administration processes and procedures.

• Present updates to UK policies & processes to managers and employees as part of updating/training them on changes.

• Provide first point of contact for HR administrative enquiries from Advisors and Senior HR Advisors.

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 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Superior time management and organisation skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues

• Ability to multitask in a highly dynamic environment and manage own work to meet deadlines

• Flexibility and adaptability according to the changing needs and priorities of the organisation

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all-times

• Willingness to continuously develop skills through on-the-job learning, certifications and/ or training programs

Basic Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in a transactional focused HR admin role, with demonstratable experience of processing job changes, leavers, and payroll data

• Basic knowledge in the following areas of HR: onboarding, payroll, benefits, compensation, etc

• Good knowledge of labour laws and employment best practices in the UK

• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following software’s is a plus: Workday, ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, SAP, SABA, SuccessFactors, Performance Management system, TeamSeer

• Experience troubleshooting across multiple platforms/systems – demonstrated technical ability

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.)

• Experience delivering improvements across HR administration processes 

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