Bilingual HR Manager (EMEA & Africa)

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded Bilingual HR Manager (EMEA & Africa) to take ownership of the people agenda across the UK and multiple African jurisdictions. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will operate in a standalone capacity, partnering with stakeholders across international offices while providing both strategic HR support and hands-on operational delivery.

The successful Bilingual HR Manager (EMEA & Africa) will play a key role in ensuring consistent HR practices across a diverse global workforce, supporting business growth while maintaining compliance with local employment requirements and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees on employee relations, performance management, HR policies and employment matters.
• Support HR operations across the UK and multiple African jurisdictions, coordinating with local advisors and external counsel where required.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of HR processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review, develop and implement HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, regulatory requirements and HR best practice across multiple countries.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, performance review processes and talent development activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention and workforce planning initiatives.
• Manage HR systems, employee records and people reporting.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on organisational development and people strategy.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple offices and jurisdictions.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and employee experience.

About You

• Fluent in both English and French, with the ability to communicate confidently in both languages.
• 7-10 years' HR experience within financial services, investment management, professional services, or another regulated environment.
• Experience supporting international and multi-jurisdictional workforces.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders across African jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to draft and implement HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks.
• Strong employee relations and performance management expertise.
• Comfortable operating independently in a standalone HR role.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualification desirable.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Broad remit covering EMEA and Africa
• Significant autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to shape and develop HR practices across an international organisation

This Bilingual HR Manager (EMEA & Africa) position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful global business in a visible standalone role. The successful Bilingual HR Manager (EMEA & Africa) will enjoy genuine ownership, international exposure and the chance to make a lasting impact across a growing organisation. For an experienced Bilingual HR Manager (EMEA & Africa), this role provides the opportunity to operate as a trusted partner to senior leadership while shaping the people agenda across multiple jurisdictions.