UK Leave Administrator | HR Solutions | Core Operations

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. 

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 Leave Administrator is a key member of the HR Solutions Hub, embedded within the Core Operations Human Resources business support group. This person oversees tracking and management of all leave requests, including short and long-term sickness, Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption or Shared Parental Leave, and unpaid time off/Sabbaticals. The Leave Administrator is the organisational subject matter expert on internal leave policies and is the primary point of contact for employees.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary point of contact for leave requests, communicating directly with and supporting employees and leaders throughout the leave process
• Receive and review leave requests and supporting documentation
• Update and maintain employee absence records
• Own all family leave and additional leave processes, including employee correspondence, DSE assessments (maternity), and monitoring leave/return dates
• Conduct meetings with employees scheduled to take Maternity/Adoption/Paternity or Shared Parental leave to provide guidance on policies and procedures
• Coordinate return to work with employees and leaders, including determination of and administration of reasonable accommodations where applicable. Coordinate with HR Business Partners to evaluate the need for potential accommodations
• Track continuous and intermittent leaves, both paid and unpaid, in accordance with internal policies and laws; and record leaves in our HR system
• Ensure compliance with related policies and regulations
• Monitor sickness and other absence records and identify any issues
• Provide the wider HR team with regular reports
• Coordinate with Payroll to ensure pay is accurate for employees on leave
• Coordinate with Benefits advisors on the benefit impacts of leaves; educate employees on these benefits impacts

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

• Customer service orientation with exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Practical time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• The ability to be proactive, use initiative, and take ownership for all aspects of the role

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in a HR generalist role (HR Coordinator/Administrator/Assistant)
• Experience working with a HRIS
• Experience processing various types of ‘leave’, including short and long-term sickness, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption or Shared Parental Leave, and unpaid time off/Sabbaticals

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional services industry experience is preferred but not is essential
• Fluency in additional EMEA languages would be beneficial but is not essential

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