HR Ops Specialist (I) - Bilingual German, Swedish or Finnish

Syme Drummond Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced materials and photonics is looking for an HR Operations Specialist in Glasgow. This full-time, permanent position offers a hybrid working model. Candidates should speak German, Swedish, or Finnish and have HR operations experience. Join a supportive team during an exciting transformation and enjoy a collaborative culture focused on development and learning.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German, Swedish, or Finnish is essential for some roles.
• Strong HR operations experience and exposure to international regions.
• Detail-focused and proactive individual.

Responsibilities

• Managing employee queries through the case management system.
• Delivering HR transactions including data changes, contracts, and onboarding.
• Maintaining data accuracy and compliance across systems.
• Supporting process improvements and standardisation projects.
• Collaborating with Payroll and other departments for service delivery.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in Finnish

Strong HR operations experience

Proactive approach

Cultural adaptability

Job description

Overview

HR Operations Specialist (I) – Full-time | Permanent

Glasgow | Hybrid Salary

Ready to take the next step in your HR career and be part of something new?

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Talar du svenska? Puhutko suomea? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Syme Drummond is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a global leader in advanced materials and photonics, to build out their HR Operations team as they establish their new HR Shared Services hub in Glasgow.

There are four roles available at this level within the HR Operations team, offering variety, pace and genuine development potential. You will play a key part in delivering efficient, accurate HR support that enhances the employee experience across multiple regions.

What you’ll get involved in

• Managing incoming employee queries through the case management system
• Delivering day-to-day HR transactions, including data changes, contracts and onboarding
• Maintaining data accuracy and compliance across systems
• Supporting process improvements and standardisation projects as the hub grows
• Collaborating with Payroll, Benefits and Centres of Excellence to ensure seamless service delivery

Why this role?

• Be part of a brand-new HR Operations function, shaping how it runs from day one
• Join a global business at an exciting time of transformation and growth
• Hybrid working model, three days in the office and two from home
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on development and learning
• Modern environment and tools that make delivering great HR service easy and efficient

Fluency in German, Swedish or Finnish is essential for some of the four positions available at this level. For others, our customer is open to candidates who bring strong HR operations experience and proven exposure to working across international regions. You will be comfortable engaging with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds and understand the nuances of working across EMEA, adapting your approach to ensure clear, professional communication and excellent service delivery.

If you are detail-focused, proactive and ready to grow your HR career within a global organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Apply now or drop me a note for a confidential chat and I’ll share next steps and timelines. You can reach me at [e-mail] for more info.