HR Associate (UK Hours)

Company Description

Company Overview

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007. With a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics. For nearly 20 years, we’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies.

Job Description

Position Overview

The HR Associate will be a member of the HR Operations team within our People Operations organisation, located in our Mumbai office. This position will be responsible for HR administrative support for all regions, as well as being the first line of contact for Mumbai employees.  

To be successful in this role you’ll be a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaborate with other team members. You will need to be extremely detail-oriented, respond with a sense of urgency, and have strong time management and communication skills. 

Please note that the working hours are Monday - Friday, from 11am - 8pm Mumbai local time with some flexibility in start and end times.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee day-to-day global benefits administration, ensuring timely resolution of employee queries and issues within agreed service levels.
• Assist with global benefits implementation, renewal processes and audits where needed. 
• Respond to our employee inquiries and changes through our HR ticketing system and make any necessary changes in our systems and with our vendors. 

Mobility & Visas

• Support global mobility processes, including visa applications, renewals, and right-to-work documentation.
• Partner with immigration counsel and vendors to manage cases and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Track visa expirations and work authorisation status to reduce compliance risks.
• Coordinate visa and work permit applications across multiple countries, including new applications, renewals, transfers, and dependent cases
• Act as a key point of contact for employees throughout immigration processes, providing guidance on required documentation and timelines
• Collect, review, and organise supporting documentation required for immigration submissions
• Track case progress and follow up proactively to ensure timelines are met
• Maintain accurate immigration trackers and records, including visa expiry dates and renewal schedules
• Ensure documentation is stored accurately and confidentially in line with internal requirements

Data and Report Support 

• Maintain accurate, compliant, and confidential employee data in HRIS through data entry and audits. 

Other Administrative duties (but not limited to):

• Support the invoicing process by partnering closely with finance 
• Approve and upload employee photos in our HR system
• Data entry and data auditing

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with 2+ years of experience within HR. 
• Experience working in a global organisation and supporting human resources responsibilities across different geographies.
• Demonstrable knowledge of local employment laws and an understanding of HR practices and processes.
• Experience working with global mobility and visas is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self starter and ability to work independently

Additional Information

What can you expect

• Flexible working
• Competitive salary 
• Medical insurance - include spouse and children
• Employee Provident Fund
• Personal annual learning and development budget
• 2 days’ off per year for Community/Corporate Social Responsibility activity
• Hybrid work options available 
• Occasional extended hours during peak HR cycles (open enrollment, audits, etc)

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application.