French speaking Senior HR BP / Head of HR

Join a Leading International Organisation

Are you a French and English-speaking HR professional with a wealth of experience in employment law, employee relations, and HR governance? This unique opportunity invites you to play a pivotal role in shaping an HR function within a dynamic, growth-focused investment business operating across the UK and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR advisor to leadership and employees.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Manage employee relations matters and provide expert employment law guidance.
• Support HR activities across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Partner with external legal counsel and local advisors as needed.
• Lead HR compliance, risk management, and policy reviews.
• Drive performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain HR systems, records, and documentation.
• Support organisational growth and workforce planning.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are in search of a commercially minded HR professional who possesses the credibility and confidence to operate independently while influencing senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have:

• Fluent French and English language skills.
• Over 10 years of HR experience within financial services, asset management, private equity, or professional services.
• A strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience in supporting international or multi-jurisdictional organisations.
• A proven track record in creating and implementing HR policies and frameworks.
• Robust employee relations and HR compliance experience.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build and shape an HR function from the ground up.
• Direct reporting line to senior leadership.
• Significant visibility and influence across the organisation.
• High levels of autonomy, ownership, and responsibility.
• Exposure to multiple international jurisdictions.
• Strong bonus potential and private medical insurance.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and growth-focused culture.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior HR professional looking to make a significant impact, create best-practice HR infrastructure, and contribute to the next stage of an organisation’s growth.