Transformation Consultant

About the Role

We are collaborating with a prominent global consulting firm to recruit an experienced Manager-level HR Advisory professional for their expanding team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is tailored for candidates with a background in consulting, preferably from Big 4 or leading management consulting firms, and deep expertise in HR strategy, organizational design, workforce transformation, and improving organizational effectiveness in large, complex settings.

Please note, this position is a client-facing HR advisory role focused on strategic HR solutions rather than a traditional in-house HR Business Partner or operations role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and counsel to clients on HR strategies, workforce transformation, and organizational design initiatives.
• Evaluate existing HR functions, governance, and operating models to identify areas for transformation.
• Develop future-state HR operating models that align with organizational goals and growth plans.
• Manage HR advisory projects covering talent strategy, workforce planning, employee experience, performance management, and capability development.
• Perform organizational diagnostics and HR maturity assessments to craft actionable recommendations.
• Support transformation of HR technologies and processes by collaborating with stakeholders during implementation.
• Facilitate executive workshops and deliver strategic presentations to senior leaders and client representatives.
• Drive change management efforts, foster stakeholder consensus, and encourage adoption throughout transformation initiatives.
• Lead project teams, mentor junior consultants, and uphold high standards of client service delivery.

Preferred Background & Skills

• Substantial experience in HR Advisory, Human Capital consulting, organization design, and workforce transformation within consulting firms.
• Expertise in designing HR operating models, enhancing organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, talent transformation, and improving HR processes.
• Proven capability to lead strategic engagements and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Experience managing multiple project streams and executing large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, executive-level presentation skills, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working on Middle Eastern projects or with multinational clients is a plus.