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Hiring Trainee and Experienced Recruiters Globally ┃ Powering a Sustainable Future
HR Business Partner / Generalist – EMEA
Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days in office and Flexi working hours
Reports To: HR Director
About Spencer Ogden
Spencer Ogden is a global award-winning recruitment firm specialising in sustainability, natural resources, and infrastructure. Since 2010, we've connected top talent with industry leaders to power a sustainable future - backed by our core values: People, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence (PACE). With offices across the US, EMEA, and APAC, we offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where HR plays a pivotal role in our growth plans-as our People are our number one Assets!
Role Overview
As the HR Generalist/BP for EMEA, you'll be the go-to HR expert supporting and advising our people, ensuring operational excellence, compliance and a high-performance culture. Based in London with a hybrid model, you'll partner with leaders and employees across multiple countries (UK, Germany) to deliver seamless HR support, partnering with Regional Stakeholders to advise and drive engagement, best practices and a stay ahead in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Compliance
* Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries across EMEA, advising on policies, employment law (UK essential; Germany a plus) and best practices
* Ensure compliance with local labour laws and maintain up-to-date HR policies for all EMEA jurisdictions
* Stay up to date and advise on Visa/RTW considerations
* Manage HRIS data integrity, employee records, audits and ensuring accuracy and GDPR compliance
Employee Lifecycle & Engagement
* Own end-to-end HR processes: onboarding, probation and performance reviews, promotions and development plans and offboarding
* Support performance review cycles, engagement initiatives and wider People Team initiatives (EVP, Employer Branding, ESG etc)
Payroll & Benefits Coordination
* Liaise with payroll providers and finance teams to ensure accurate monthly payroll processing
* Monitor local market trends regarding compensation and benefits, advising on competitive offerings
Employee Relations & Projects
* Handle ER cases with discretion, providing fair and consistent guidance on grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
* Support implementation of global and regional HR projects (e.g., wellbeing programmes, employee engagement surveys)
* Partner with the wider Support Team to foster a high-performance, inclusive culture
* Embed within the Leadership team and support on driving your Home” office culture
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law; knowledge of/exposure to German employment law is a plus
* Experience of UK Sponsorship process highly desirable
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities working in a collaborative manner
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities - solutions oriented
* Technologically savvy; experience with HRIS tools and MS Office
* Adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Culturally aware and inclusive in communication and HR practices
* Growth Mindset- striving to be better as an Individual, within your Function and for the Business
Qualifications & Experience
* 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role, in a regional or international context
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or working toward it is preferred
* Experience in a recruitment, staffing or sales based environment is preferred
* Experience working in a predominantly Early Careers environment where soft skills development is key
Why Join Spencer Ogden?
Impact & Growth
* Shape HR practices across a dynamic EMEA region and collaborate across the global leadership and people teams.
* Work in a values-driven culture that celebrates innovation and accountability
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
* Hybrid working, 2-3 days in office post-probation.
* 3pm Friday finishes
* Flexi-hours
* 23.5 days holiday (+1 extra day per year up to 5 years)
* Birthday off
* 5 paid sick/wellbeing days (increasing to 10 after 2 years)
* Healthcare contribution and access to EAP from Day 1, Private Healthcare after 2 years
* Enhanced paid maternity/paternity leave (tenure-based)
* Pension scheme (4% employer contribution up to 50%)
* Benefit Hub discounts
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources and Administrative
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting and Human Resources Services
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