Anton Blades

Associate Director

UK

Anton is a specialist in HR technology and analytics recruitment, including HRIS, HR data, HR reporting, and HR systems recruitment within the UK. He started his HR recruitment career in 2018 and now covers his HRIS recruitment specialism for the mid to senior market, for both interim (fixed term and day rate), and permanent hires across all sectors. Anton holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Exeter University.

Anton’s Insights

Modern total rewards: interview with Josh Berkowitz, Head of Compensation, Benefits & HR Infrastructure

  • Posted Mai 19, 2026
Contents Share We recently spoke with Josh Berkowitz, Head of Compensation, Benefits and HR Infrastructure at Silver Point Capital.  In his role, Josh oversees the firm’s compensation and benefits strategy alongside its HR infrastructure, supporting the needs of a global workforce and partnering closely with senior leadership.  Over the course of his career, he has built deep expertise across […]

Navigating your career in HR analytics in Germany: skills, tools and trends

  • Posted Mai 6, 2026
Contents Share HR analytics has shifted from a niche capability into a core part of modern human resources. In Germany, this shift has been particularly pronounced due to a strong focus on precision, compliance and long‑term workforce planning. Organisations increasingly expect HR professionals to use HR data and metrics to inform decision‑making, support talent management […]

Mastering global HR technology: scaling HR systems, data and AI at global scale

  • Posted April 30, 2026
Contents Share As organizations expand internationally, HR technology moves from a supporting function to a core part of business strategy. Global HR teams are now expected to manage complex HR systems, growing volumes of employee data, and workforce management challenges across multiple jurisdictions while still delivering a strong employee experience. Fragmented HR processes, disconnected HR […]

How multinational companies are adapting HR leadership profiles in Dubai 

  • Posted April 29, 2026
Contents Share Dubai has established itself as a major regional hub for multinational organisations operating across the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia. As companies scale across the UAE and wider GCC, the expectations placed on HR leadership have shifted. Traditional human resources leadership models, often designed for mature Western markets, are being reshaped to meet […]