The Catalyst Group is hiring an HR Lead (People & Talent Strategy) for its client, Intellia - a next-generation AI strategy and advisory firm.

Intellia operates at the intersection of AI, data, and strategy, working with governments and enterprises (primarily in the GCC) on high-impact, large-scale transformation agendas. With a consulting model inspired by firms like McKinsey & Company and Bain & Company, the firm is building a high-caliber, globally competitive team.

Role Overview

This is a foundational HR leadership role focused on building and scaling the firm’s people function — from attracting elite talent to embedding a high-performance culture. You will work directly with leadership to shape how Intellia hires, develops, and retains top-tier talent in a global consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute talent strategy and workforce planning
• Build structured pipelines from top universities
• Design and run a best-in-class recruitment process for consulting roles
• Establish performance management and career progression frameworks
• Build and embed a high-performance, ownership-driven culture
• Develop learning and capability-building programs for consulting teams
• Set up and manage core HR systems, policies, and operations
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership on hiring, org design, and people decisions

Ideal Candidate

• 5–7 years of experience in HR, Talent, or People roles
• Background in consulting, high-growth startups, or global organisations preferred
• Exposure to international markets / overseas clients is important
• Strong ability to work with high-caliber, intellectually rigorous teams
• Structured thinker with strong execution capability
• Comfortable in a lean, high-ownership environment

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to build HR from the ground up in a next-gen AI consulting firm
• Direct exposure to international (GCC) clients and markets
• Work with a high-performance consulting team
• High visibility and influence on culture, hiring, and organisational design