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HR Business Partner / Generalist – EMEALocation: London (Negotiable salary)Schedule: Hybrid 2-3 days in office and Flexi working hoursReports 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 ResponsibilitiesHR Operations & ComplianceServe as the first point of contact for HR queries across EMEA, advising on policies, employment law (UK essential; Germany a plus) and best practicesEnsure compliance with local labour laws and maintain up-to-date HR policies for all EMEA jurisdictionsStay up to date and advise on Visa/RTW considerations Manage HRIS data integrity, employee records, audits and ensuring accuracy and GDPR complianceEmployee Lifecycle & EngagementOwn end-to-end HR processes: onboarding, probation and performance reviews, promotions and development plans and offboardingSupport performance review cycles, engagement initiatives and wider People Team initiatives (EVP, Employer Branding, ESG etc)Payroll & Benefits CoordinationLiaise with payroll providers and finance teams to ensure accurate monthly payroll processingMonitor local market trends regarding compensation and benefits, advising on competitive offeringsEmployee Relations & ProjectsHandle ER cases with discretion, providing fair and consistent guidance on grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolutionSupport 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 cultureEmbed within the Leadership team and support on driving your Home” office cultureSkills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of UK employment law; knowledge of/exposure to German employment law is a plusExperience of UK Sponsorship process highly desirableExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholdersHigh attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities working in a collaborative mannerStrong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities - solutions orientedTechnologically savvy; experience with HRIS tools and MS OfficeAdaptable, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environmentCulturally aware and inclusive in communication and HR practicesGrowth Mindset- striving to be better as an Individual, within your Function and for the BusinessQualifications & Experience3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role, in a regional or international contextCIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or working toward it is preferredExperience in a recruitment, staffing or sales based environment is preferredExperience working in a predominantly Early Careers environment where soft skills development is keyWhy Join Spencer Ogden? Impact & GrowthShape 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 accountabilityWork-Life Balance & FlexibilityHybrid working, 2-3 days in office post-probation. 3pm Friday finishesFlexi-hours Benefits23.5 days holiday (+1 extra day per year up to 5 years) Birthday off 4 volunteer days5 paid sick/wellbeing days (increasing to 10 after 2 years)Healthcare contribution and access to EAP from Day 1, Private Healthcare after 2 yearsEnhanced paid maternity/paternity leave (tenure-based)Pension scheme (4% employer contribution up to 50%) Benefit Hub discounts