HR Consultant - 6 Months Contract
Hays · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeWe are seeking a highly motivated HR Consultant with experience gained from leading consulting firms and a strong background in Organization Development (OD), Talent Strategy, Workforce Transformation, and HR Consulting. The successful candidate will partner with clients to design and deliver people and organizational solutions that drive business performance, enhance workforce effectiveness, and support large-scale transformation initiatives.This role requires a strategic thinker with strong consulting skills, the ability to engage senior stakeholders, and proven experience advising organizations on organizational design, operating models, talent frameworks, culture transformation, and workforce planning.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with clients to assess organizational effectiveness and develop strategic HR and organizational development solutions.Lead and support organizational design and restructuring projects, including operating model reviews, job architecture, and role alignment.Conduct organization assessments and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and employee experience.Design and implement talent management frameworks, succession planning strategies, and leadership development programs.Deliver workforce planning and capability-building initiatives aligned with business objectives.Support change management and transformation programs, ensuring successful adoption of new organizational structures and ways of working.Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and leadership sessions to gather insights and build alignment.Develop HR policies, governance frameworks, competency models, and performance management solutions.Analyze workforce and organizational data to generate insights and recommendations for clients.Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and client deliverables.Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across diverse industries.Contribute to business development activities, proposal preparation, and thought leadership initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Management, or a related field.Master's degree or professional HR certification is preferred.Minimum 5-8 years of experience in HR Consulting, Organizational Development, or Human Capital Consulting.Experience working with a top-tier consulting firm, management consultancy, or human capital advisory practice is highly preferred.Proven experience delivering organizational development and transformation projects.Experience in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and operating model development.Strong understanding of change management methodologies and transformation frameworks.Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consulting skills.Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities.Advanced analytical and presentation skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.