Human Resources Business Partner

Spencer Ogden; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global recruitment firm as an HR Generalist/BP in London, overseeing operations across EMEA. This role emphasizes compliance, employee relations, and engagement initiatives to drive organizational success. Work in a values-driven culture with a focus on growth, flexibility, and employee well-being within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Flexi-hours

23.5 days holiday (+1 extra day per year)

Healthcare contribution

Enhanced paid maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme (4% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role.
• Experience in a recruitment, staffing or sales-based environment preferred.
• Knowledge of UK employment law; exposure to German law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries across EMEA.
• Own end-to-end HR processes from onboarding to offboarding.
• Handle ER cases providing guidance on grievances and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Communication

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Technological savvy

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)

Tools

HRIS tools

MS Office

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Spencer Ogden

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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