HR Group Lead

Location: London, near Liverpool Street (hybrid working: mix of home and office)

Type: Permanent, part-time, three days a week. We're open to flexible working patterns and can adapt the role to suit the right candidate.

Reports to : Chief Operating Officer

Team size : About 60 employees

About FDM and CCS Insight

FDM and CCS Insight together form a market intelligence group that helps technology companies navigate the connected world through data-driven insight, analysis and advisory expertise. The recent acquisition of CCS Insight by FDM marks an exciting new chapter of growth, creating new opportunities to innovate and deliver greater value to technology companies worldwide, while maintaining a supportive, people-first culture.

The Role

This is a hands-on generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys both operational HR work and contributing to longer-term people initiatives. You'll oversee all HR activities — from recruitment and employee relations to policies and compliance — while collaborating with an external consultant to shape our new approach to talent management.

You'll be the go-to person for managers and employees on all HR matters, providing pragmatic, confident and empathetic support in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR

• Manage the full employee journey, including onboarding, contracts and offboarding.
• Oversee key people processes including performance management, talent management, succession planning and promotions, ensuring they are applied consistently and support the company's growth and culture.
• Oversee recruitment, working with hiring managers to attract and select great talent.
• Provide advice and support on employee relations, including grievances, performance management and absence.
• Support employee well-being and engagement programmes.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
• Manage HR systems, data and reporting.
• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Champion a positive employee experience and an inclusive culture.

Post-Acquisition and Organisational Development

Over the next six months, the successful candidate will collaborate with an external HR integration consultant on the following:

• Support the integration of FDM and CCS Insight teams following the acquisition, helping to align culture and ways of working.
• Design and implement a consistent HR approach at the group level, including appraisals, talent management and a development framework.
• Contribute HR insights and recommendations to leadership discussions and future workforce planning.

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you're:

• A confident HR generalist with solid experience, at least five years, in a standalone HR role or as part of a small team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are being shaped and improved.
• Skilled at balancing operational delivery with building trusted relationships.
• Knowledgeable about UK employment law and HR best practice (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent preferred).
• Experienced in supporting post-merger or changing environments.
• Pragmatic, people-focused and able to work independently, while collaborating with others.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business at a pivotal moment of its development.
• A key role in shaping the HR function.
• Collaboration with an external specialist on developing a fresh, modern approach to talent management.
• Hybrid working and a supportive, flexible and inclusive culture.

If you think you have the skills we are looking for, and are excited about this opportunity to join us, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this job, to jo.oldham@ccsinsight.com.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and be based within commuting distance of London.