Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading experts in your field, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About the Role:

This new Employee Benefits Manager role (based in Dubai) will play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of FTI\xe2\x80\x99s Employee Benefits strategy across Middle East, South Africa, Nordics, Belgium and Netherlands at a time of exciting growth and expansion into new countries. A key member of the London based EMEA Benefit Team, reporting directly into the EMEA Benefits Director, you will be benefit lead across the health, wellbeing, lifestyle, risk and pension offering to employees. In a region that spans 20 offices in 17 countries, this is a fast paced role offering real variety as well as a genuine opportunity to impact and support FTI\xe2\x80\x99s wider objective of attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent.

It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time to join the team with a number of high priority projects including the roll out of benefit platforms, set up in new countries, and a continuing build out of the benefit offering.

FTI is a rapidly growing, flexible and highly dynamic professional services firm, with an impressive track record of success. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop new skills, broaden experience and a chance to make an impact and bring real value across the board as the business continues to invest in its reward strategy.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Lead all benefit matters in defined client countries, working with external local brokers and providers, and successfully manage current benefits programmes for these countries (inc ME DEWS and GCC nationals), benchmarking, renewals, internal processes, data oversight and associated communications.
• Lead and/or support a variety of in country and region-wide benefit and pension projects including implementation of new benefits to specific countries, benefit harmonisation exercises, automation of benefit enrolments/onboarding and exits/offboarding
• Drive implementation of benefit management software (Darwin) in new territories (Saudi)
• Own and develop the Dubai Benefit portal, including the annual enrolment window and all associated employee facing communications
• Partner effectively with the HR Service Centre, local HR Business Partners, payroll, international mobility, internal communications, finance and tax teams to ensure effective delivery of the benefits programmes across client group
• Ensure the global benefits strategy is maintained and complied with in each country, and manage local expectations and aspirations appropriately
• Design, build, communicate and deliver upskilling initiatives, communications collateral and training to ensure consistent knowledge and processes across the region
• Point of contact for benefits questions, ensuring they are all answered in a timely and efficient manner
• Contribute to broader HR benefit initiatives, such as health and wellbeing, governance etc

How You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualification

Experience:

• Demonstrable employee benefits and pension knowledge and experience in ME, and ideally, though not essentially, across EMEA, within fast moving corporate/professional services environments
• Experience of supporting flexible benefits portals (experience of Darwin is beneficial)
• Management of benefit implementation projects \xe2\x80\x93 including project planning, employee communication and building supporting processes

Skills:

• Diligent, methodical and organised approach to work complemented by a high attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced innovative environment subject to multiple shifting priorities
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals at different levels of seniority
• Innovative and resourceful, with an aptitude for continuous improvement
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility and drive task completion
• Collaborative team player - flexible and adaptable
• Good written and verbal communication skills

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Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well\xe2\x80\x93being of you and your families\xe2\x80\x94physically, 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 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award\xe2\x80\x93winning 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 named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America\xe2\x80\x99s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit and connect with us on and .

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.

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Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 3 - Tier 1
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt

Compensation

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