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This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United Arab Emirates About Foreground & Our Advisory Network Foreground is a people and advisory firm delivering strategic HR, organisational, and workforce solutions to organisations across multiple sectors and geographies. To support our clients evolving needs, we curate a global network of senior, independent HR and People Advisory Consultants who bring deep subject-matter expertise and operate at the highest professional standards. By joining the Foreground Advisory Network, consultants gain access to project-based opportunities aligned to their expertise, while retaining full independence and flexibility. Inclusion in the network does not constitute an obligation for either party and serves as a platform for future collaboration when mutually aligned. Role Overview As an HR & People Advisory Consultant within Foreground Network, you will be considered for client engagements that match your experience and specialisation. Engagements are advisory-led, outcome-driven, and typically involve senior stakeholder interaction. Consultants are expected to operate as trusted advisors, delivering rigorous, evidence-based solutions aligned to global best practices. Engagement Model: Independent consultant engagement through Foreground Global Advisory Network. No employment or ongoing commercial commitment is implied. All work is governed exclusively by project-specific Statements of Work (SOWs). Key Responsibilities Consultants may be engaged across one or more of the following areas, depending on project scope and expertise: 1. Strategic HR & Organisation Advisory • Conduct organisational diagnostics, workforce assessments and HR maturity reviews. • Translate business strategy into people, structure and capability frameworks. • Advise senior leadership on operating model design and workforce optimisation. 2. HR Governance, Policy & Compliance • Design and review HR policies, frameworks and employee handbooks. • Advise on employment governance, risk, and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions. 3. Talent, Performance & Succession • Develop performance management frameworks and leadership assessment models. • Design succession planning, talent review and career architecture frameworks. 4. Compensation, Rewards & Job Architecture • Lead or support compensation benchmarking and total rewards advisory. • Design job architectures, grading frameworks and incentive structures. 5. Culture, Engagement & Employee Experience • Diagnose organisational culture and engagement drivers. • Design interventions to enhance inclusion, leadership effectiveness and employee experience. 6. HR Operations & HR Technology • Optimise HR operating models, service delivery and SOPs. • Advise on HRIS, analytics, reporting and digital HR transformation initiatives. 7. Employee Relations & Workplace Advisory • Provide senior-level advisory on employee relations, investigations and dispute resolution. • Support complex or sensitive workplace matters with discretion and rigour. 8. Change Management & Transformation • Support organisational change, restructuring and workforce transitions. • Lead people-side change strategies, communications and adoption planning. Typical Deliverables Depending on engagement scope, deliverables may include: • HR and people strategy roadmaps • Organisation design and job architecture frameworks • Compensation and rewards benchmarking reports • HR policies, governance toolkits and operating models • Talent, performance and succession frameworks • Culture and engagement diagnostics with action plans • Executive presentations, workshops and advisory recommendations Experience & Professional Requirements • 8–15+ years of senior HR consulting, advisory or executive HR leadership experience. • Demonstrated experience advising C-suite and senior leadership teams. • Strong grounding in global HR best practices, organisational design and people strategy. • Proven ability to operate independently, manage ambiguity and deliver high-quality outcomes. • Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree (MBA, MSc HR, Organisational Development or equivalent). • Professional certifications (CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or equivalent). • Experience working across multiple geographies and sectors is highly valued. Professional Attributes • Strategic, commercially astute and outcomes-focused. • Credible advisor with strong executive presence. • Ethical, discreet and aligned with professional consulting standards. • Collaborative, adaptable and delivery-oriented. This offer from "Foreground." has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 74% flex score. Apply tot his job

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