HR Manager (French Speaking) – Hybrid, London

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive HR Manager to join our London office. This generalist position will support both UK and French teams across the full employee lifecycle, helping to drive engagement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Administer employee absences, annual leave, expense claims and timesheets.
• Manage travel & expenses policy, medical insurance, pension schemes and other benefits.
• Handle employee queries, probation monitoring, objectives, appraisals and satisfaction surveys.
• Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments and end‑of‑employment letters for permanent staff and subcontractors.
• Coordinate onboarding and off‑boarding processes, including IT equipment, exit interviews and account closures.
• Act as the main HR contact for payroll, HMRC matters and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Provide first‑line HR advice, support disciplinary and grievance procedures and manage long‑term sickness cases.
• Oversee internal communications such as intranet updates, newsletters and company announcements.
• Organise internal events, manage employee perks and introduce new benefits.
• Liaise between UK and French teams to align HR processes and support cross‑functional departments (Treasury, Procurement, Sales, etc.).
• Maintain UK IT asset inventory, approve equipment requests and coordinate IT support when needed.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role covering administration, contracts, payroll and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HMRC payroll requirements.
• Fluency in French and English to act as a liaison between UK and French teams.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model (one day per week in the London office).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal communication and employee experience initiatives.

Required skills