Ipsos North America

Future Talent Assistant, 12-Month HR Placement

Ipsos North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £25,200 per year

About the role

  • Play a key support role working with our Future Talent recruitment vendor (Instant Impact).
  • Assist in the logistics and scheduling of Future Talent assessment centres and interviews.
  • Ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding experience (right-to-work checks, contract setup, induction coordination).
  • Maintain and improve HR data quality across iTalent, payroll systems and trackers; proactively surface inaccuracies and resolve them.
  • Support employee lifecycle activity (changes, promotions, leavers, absences) and act as a reliable administrative point of contact.
  • Produce and format routine HR reports and dashboards (using HRIS and Excel) that provide timely insight into attrition, diversity and other core metrics.
  • Use AI tools to streamline repetitive admin tasks and improve the clarity and presentation of reports and communications.
  • Respond to employee and manager queries with a service-first approach, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
  • Coordinate the Generation Ipsos training programme, liaising with facilitators and attendees to schedule sessions, manage logistics, and ensure our Future Talent cohorts have a seamless and engaging learning experience.
  • Support and lead on school and university activities and events (e.g., gathering volunteers, organising logistics, and collating materials).
  • Take ownership of the Future Talent TikTok page - brainstorming, creating, and posting engaging content to showcase our culture and attract prospective candidates.

Requirements

  • You must be currently studying an undergraduate degree that offers a 12-14 month placement year in industry.
  • Excellent time management and project management skills; able to juggle competing deadlines, coordinate logistics for events.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally and build relationships with stakeholders, managers, and external vendors at all levels.
  • A passion for working with software tools, including proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for reporting). Comfortable navigating databases and handling data accurately.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to offering help and taking ownership of tasks.
  • A genuine interest in Human Resources, Future Talent, or Talent Acquisition.
  • A creative eye and familiarity with social media platforms (particularly TikTok) for content creation, brainstorming, and employer brand promotion.
  • Familiarity with, or a keen interest in, using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, streamline admin tasks, and enhance the clarity of your work.
  • Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) and experience building formatted reports.
  • A genuine interest in the market research or professional services industry, and an enthusiasm for working within a diverse, global, and multi-site organisation.
  • The unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Benefits
  • 25 days’ holiday that increases to 30 days over time, plus an extra day off for your birthday
  • Flexible working and inclusive bank holiday options, recognising the diversity of our workforce and that people may celebrate different events
  • Interest-free Future Talent Loan of up to £1,000, providing optional support for unexpected costs so you can focus on starting your career
  • Work anywhere for up to 4 weeks each calendar year (subject to relevant Right to Work requirements)
  • Bupa Well+ Health and Wellbeing Services for ongoing health and wellness support
  • Comprehensive benefits including pension contributions, income protection, winter flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and many others
  • Company paid Curiosity & ESG Days
  • Diversity and Inclusion Belong Networks, bringing together people with shared identities and interests to foster a welcoming and supportive workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data accuracyreportingproject managementtime managementcontent creationevent coordinationdata handlingAI toolsExcelHRIS
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailproactive approachrelationship buildingservice-first approachcreativityeagerness to learnownership of taskslogistics coordinationproblem-solving