HR Business Partner / Generalist – EMEA Location: London (Negotiable salary) 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 Skills & Competencies 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 Benefits 23.5 days holiday (1 extra day per year up to 5 years) Birthday off 4 volunteer days 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