Senior HR Generalist

Allen & York Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior HR Generalist for International Operations to deliver HR strategies across jurisdictions. This impactful role requires a professional with at least 8 years of HR experience, fluency in French and English, and a strong understanding of international employment laws. Join a values-driven team and contribute to successful HR practices globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' HR experience, including 3+ years supporting international operations.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders across global offices to deliver HR strategies.
• Lead initiatives across performance management and talent development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and support recruitment for international hires.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources

CIPD or SHRM Certifications

Job description

Senior HR Generalist - International Operations
Location: Johannesburg, Gaborone, Dar es Salaam, London, Bamako, Jersey | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for working across borders and cultures? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior HR Generalist to support international HR functions across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, USA, West Africa, and beyond.

This role plays a critical part in shaping and delivering HR strategies that align with global business objectives while remaining compliant with local legislation. You will act as a key partner to international leadership, offering insight and support on all areas of human resources from employee relations and talent acquisition to performance management and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leaders across global offices to deliver HR strategies that drive business success.
• Ensure local HR practices align with international policies and meet regional compliance requirements.
• Lead initiatives across performance management, engagement, compensation reviews, and talent development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and collaborate with local legal advisors where necessary.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for international hires.
• Champion the use of data-driven insights to improve HR processes and decision-making.

About You:

• Minimum 8 years' HR experience, including 3+ years supporting international operations.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation in jurisdictions such as South Africa, UK, Jersey, Cote D'Ivoire, and Mali.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Skilled in working across cultures, time zones, and diverse teams.
• A collaborative, proactive problem solver with excellent communication and project management skills.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field; international HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) a plus.

Interested?

This is an exciting opportunity for a globally minded HR professional to join a values-driven team and make a real impact across international operations.

Allen & York - delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.