Senior HR Operations Associate

Company Description

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world's top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,600 employees located across twelve offices.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Human Resources Operations Associate to join our People Operations team. This role supports the daily administrative and operational functions of the HR department, ensuring efficient HR processes and contributing to a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is organized, data-savvy, and committed to maintaining accuracy in HR systems and compliance. This role also may support the hiring, onboarding, and training of future HR team members. The working hours for this role would be 2 PM - 11 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Life Cycle Management

• Manage global onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation, right-to-work verifications, benefits enrollment and terminations.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and confidential employee data in HRIS.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee day-to-day global benefits administration, ensuring timely resolution of employee queries and issues within agreed service levels.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate employee data, benefit deductions, and reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors and third-party providers, managing escalations, monitoring service delivery, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Work closely with finance to ensure benefit audits are accurate and invoices are processed on time.
• Assist with global benefits renewal processes where needed.
• Manage global leave of absences programs.

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 authorization status to reduce compliance risks.

Other Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Support employee engagement and education initiatives, including recognition and reward programs, as well as benefits education sessions.
• Work to streamline and automate HR operational processes to drive efficiency.
• Assist with compensation-related tasks, including benchmarking and annual compensation surveys.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an HR support or operations role
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data entry, and confidentiality requirements
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Sage People, etc.) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self starter and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a global organization and supporting human resources responsibilities globally.
• Experience training and supporting other team members.

Additional Information

How will you be rewarded?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• Time Off: Benefit from 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 8 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 8 casual leaves. PTO increases with tenure.
• Learning & Development: Receive a personal development reimbursement yearly for customised learning programs. Additionally, a dedicated budget supports studies and job-related qualifications.
• Health & Well-being: Access private medical insurance, maternity benefits, and engage in various events promoting mental health.
• Life Cover: Automatically enrolled in Life Insurance cover from your date of hire, providing coverage 4x the annual CTC.
• Flexibility: Embrace our work-from-anywhere policy, hybrid work options, and enjoy "Winter Fridays."
• Fun at Work: Unwind in our breakout area with games like foosball, Table Tennis, and PlayStation5.
• Recognition & Rewards: Earn points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition program, redeemable for hotels, gift cards, charity donations, and more.
• Snacks & Refreshments: Stay energised with daily snacks, tea, and coffee provided.
• CSR Days: Contribute to social responsibility with 2 CSR days annually – take time off to volunteer.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Third Bridge is proud to foster diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local laws.

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.