HR Director - Middle East & South Africa (Maternity Cover) | Human Resources | 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

We are seeking an experienced HR Director to join our team on an 8-month fixed-term contract, running from July 2025 through to March 2026.

The role of the HR Director is critical in helping us manage key people issues across the business and continuously improve the service HR provides to its internal clients. Reporting to, and working closely with, the Regional HR Leader (VP of HR EMEA), the HR Director will provide strategic support to the Middle East & South Africa country cluster by implementing HR strategies, goals, and objectives that align with the global HR agenda and overall business needs. The focus will be on retaining and developing talent within the organisation, while managing a HR Business Partner and receiving operational support from a HR Advisor and HR Associate.

What You'll Do

• Work with the Regional HR Leader to implement HR strategy, goals and objectives which are aligned to the Global HR agenda and overall business needs.
• In conjunction with segment HR leaders, lead the management, development, and continuous improvement of HR activities across the region, with a focus on retention, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, talent planning, and HR data and management information.
• In collaboration with the Manager of the Global HR Shared Service Centre, oversee local team members to ensure adherence to approved policies and the timely, accurate execution of all HR operational processes, including contracts and offer letters, salary reviews, bonus payments, leaver administration, and complex global mobility arrangements.
• Drive team performance by consistently reviewing individual and collective contributions, ensuring all team members receive constructive, timely, and honest feedback.
• Collaborate with the Regional HR Leader on the annual budgeting process to ensure alignment with business and HR priorities.
• Oversee the annual compensation process, including market data analysis, while supporting and guiding the HR Business Partner and Advisors as needed.
• Provide expert employee relations support to the Employee Relations Centre of Excellence, helping to mitigate risk and ensure compliance across the firm.
• Contribute actively to the Talent Planning process, supporting long-term workforce and succession strategies.
• Partner with HR and Talent Development colleagues to design and implement impactful talent development programmes.
• Support the development and execution of global HR projects and initiatives that align with and advance the Global HR strategy.
• Foster the growth of team capability, regardless of direct reporting lines, by promoting development and knowledge-sharing.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to strengthen and enhance the HR function across the EMEA region.
• Lead the annual employee engagement feedback initiative, ensuring insights are gathered, analysed, and used to inform continuous improvement.
  
  

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

• Solid understanding of the complexities of a diverse market in the Middle East & South Africa, multiple countries, legal frameworks and political challenges.
• The ability to connect and engage with people at all levels of the business, with experience managing senior stakeholders in a complex business matrix.
• Strong influencing skills and with the gravitas to command professional respect at all levels.
• The ability to understand business strategy, aims and goals, and the passion to drive this through, challenging the status quo where necessary.
• Be confident, calm and credible with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to independently solve problems and make recommendations to remediate issues.
• Be able to demonstrate, promote and articulate the highest levels of integrity and appreciation of the importance of ethics and compliance.
  
  

Basic Qualifications And Experience

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Extensive HR leadership experience in the Middle East region.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and employment best practices in the GCC countries.
• Highly proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Professional services experience is highly preferred.
• Regional Workday implementation experience or system knowledge would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of labour laws in South Africa is desired but not essential
  
  

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

FTI 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.

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.