HR Officer – French Speaking (London)

About the role

Scalian is seeking an enthusiastic HR Officer who is fluent in French to join its London office. This generalist position supports the full employee lifecycle for both UK and French teams, helping to drive engagement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee administration including absences, leave, expense claims, timesheets, medical insurance, pension schemes and benefits.
• Prepare contracts, amendments and end‑of‑employment letters for permanent staff and subcontractors.
• Coordinate onboarding and off‑boarding processes, including visa administration and equipment returns.
• 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 absence.
• Run internal communications, newsletters, employee surveys and organise events.
• Liaise between UK and French teams, support Treasury, Accounts Payable, Procurement and Sales on payroll and expense matters.
• Maintain the UK IT asset inventory and assist with recruitment during talent‑acquisition absences.

Required profile

• Fluent in French and English.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and able to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience in HR administration and employee lifecycle management.
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and payroll processes.

Required skills