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

Syme Drummond Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced materials is seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist in Glasgow. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing various HR cases, driving process improvements, and providing guidance to team members. Fluency in German, Swedish, or Finnish is essential for some positions. Join an exciting new global HR team with significant growth opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing both routine and complex HR cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of HR operations across EMEA and North America.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of routine and complex HR cases.
• Handle escalations and VIP requests with discretion.
• Deliver accurate HR transactions including reorganisations and separations.
• Drive process improvements across systems and workflows.
• Provide guidance to HR Operations Specialist 1 colleagues.

Skills

HR operations experience

Fluency in German, Swedish or Finnish

Cultural awareness

Process improvement

Job description

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

Glasgow | Hybrid

Experienced in HR operations and fluent in another language?

Ihre HR-Erfahrung kennt keine Grenzen? Är din HR-erfarenhet gränslös?

Now is your chance to join a global organisation where your expertise and cultural awareness will make a real impact!

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 the opportunity to play a key part in shaping a growing global function. You will handle a broad range of HR cases from routine to complex, supporting EMEA and North America, and acting as a knowledgeable point of escalation within the team.

What you’ll get involved in

• Managing a mix of routine and complex HR cases, including cross-border and policy-related queries
• Handling escalations and VIP requests with discretion and professionalism
• Delivering accurate HR transactions, including reorganisations, transfers and sensitive separations
• Partnering with Payroll, Benefits, HRIS and Centres of Excellence to ensure seamless service delivery
• Identifying and driving process improvements across systems and workflows
• Sharing knowledge and providing guidance to HR Operations Specialist 1 colleagues
• Ensuring data accuracy and compliance across multiple regions

Why this role?

• Be part of a new global HR Operations function with real influence in how it evolves
• Work across EMEA and North America, gaining international exposure daily
• Hybrid working model, three days in the office and two from home
• Collaborative, supportive culture that values professional growth and shared success
• Join a global organisation investing heavily in people, technology and continuous improvement

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

If you are an experienced HR operations professional who thrives on variety, collaboration and continuous improvement, this is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a global team during an exciting phase of growth.

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.