Senior HR Advisor

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role

We're looking for a proactive and capable Senior HR Advisor to join our People team. Supporting a dedicated client group, you'll work closely with the wider team (and other advisors) to deliver high-quality, efficient HR support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment, is confident handling a busy and varied ER caseload, and excels at building relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

• Employee Relations: Lead on ER cases such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, and performance management, ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent, and legally compliant.
• Immigration Lead: Leading on immigration matters, specifically liaising with immigration lawyers for visa extensions, relocations and other immigration agreements.
• Employee Lifecycle: Provide day-to-day support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters within the employee lifecycle, ensuring a clear understanding of policies and procedures, guiding the HR Administrator where needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, credible relationships with employees and managers across the business, acting as a trusted HR advisor.
• Workload Management: Effectively prioritise and manage multiple cases and projects in a fast-moving environment with competing demands.
• Change & Projects: Support on people-related initiatives, including restructures, engagement programs, and organisational change.
• Coaching & Capability Building: Coach and guide managers to build their confidence and capability in people management.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure accurate case documentation and support reporting requirements for trend analysis and audits.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the HR Administrator to ensure seamless HR service delivery and compliance with administrative processes.

What we're looking for

• Solid experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Proven success managing a high volume of ER cases from end to end
• Experience working in an international business with up-to-date knowledge of global employment laws, in particular in the UK and US
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, with strong prioritisation skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage ambiguity and proactively suggest process improvements
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and solution-focused
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider People team
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience preferred

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.