International Data

Overview We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our international HR team. Reporting to the HR VP of EMEA and APAC, you will play a crucial role in supporting our employees and managers across a range of HR functions. You will specifically provide dedicated HR support to our London office , which comprises approximately 150 people. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a solid understanding of UK employment law and a desire to make a significant impact within our organization. Location : London (10 Whitfield Street, London W1T 2RE) Working model : Hybrid (1-2x per week working from home) What you'll do in your role: Provide HR Advice: Respond to employee queries and offer guidance on HR policies, practices, and UK employment legislation. Support Employee Relations: Assist with disciplinary processes, grievance investigations, and other employee relations matters. Manage HR Data & Systems (HRIS): Maintain accurate HRIS records, including onboarding, contract changes, and terminations. Contribute to HR data and system improvements. Oversee Performance & Probation: Advise managers on performance management and ensure timely completion of probation reviews. Produce HR Reports: Prepare workforce reports, HR metrics, and analyze HR KPI data (e.g., sickness absence, performance trends). Administer HR Processes: Draft and issue employment contracts, contract amendments, and termination letters. Coordinate exit interviews and analyze findings. Facilitate Training: Support the delivery of internal HR training programs and workshops. Track Leave: Advise on and track family-friendly leave processes. Support HR Projects: Contribute to ad-hoc HR and people initiatives/projects. What You'll Need: Qualifications: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable. CIPD qualification (Level 5 or equivalent) is highly desired. Experience: Approximately 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist capacity. UK Labour Law Expertise: Solid and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and empathy. Problem-Solving: Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Organisational Skills: Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). What we are offering: Competitive salary and benefits package that includes 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and additional company-wide days off, an 8% non-contributory pension plan as well as additional perks, including a LinkedIn Learning license and more. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive HR team. Professional development and growth opportunities. A great team to work with an exciting, vibrant and friendly working atmosphere. IDC is a global knowledge company with a broad range of career challenges and opportunities, and you will become part of a dynamic, international network with a driven and collaborative culture. Why IDC ? IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success.IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as theAnalyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDG/IDC/Foundry would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.) to communicate with prospective candidates. If you receive any communication outside of our formal communications channels, please ignore it and block the sender or caller. In addition, we do not ask candidates to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement.