Human Resources Officer

SPANISH OR PORTUGUESE SPEAKING HR OFFICER | Full-Time | Nine Elms

Robert Half is partnering with a leading commercial facilities company based in Battersea. looking for a dynamic and proactive HR Officer to join its forward-thinking HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in delivering a professional, responsive, and people-focused HR service across the business.

🔍 About the Role:

Reporting to the HR leadership team, the HR Advisor will provide practical and business-aligned HR support, particularly across employee relations. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and employees at all levels, offering guidance on a range of HR matters and ensuring best practices are shared and upheld throughout the organisation.

💼 Key Responsibilities Include:

Employee Relations

• Delivering a comprehensive, customer-focused HR service covering all stages of the employee lifecycle
• Leading disciplinary, grievance, and other hearings with timely and accurate documentation
• Managing absences, including long-term sickness and maternity leave, with Occupational Health support
• Ensuring HR policies and the ER tracker are current and effectively implemented
• Leading TUPE processes including administration and consultation
• Providing training to managers on HR procedures and best practices
• Upholding equal opportunities and diversity in all aspects of HR service

Supporting a High-Performance Culture

• Acting as a trusted advisor on HR policies and employee-related decisions
• Partnering with managers to provide updates and advice in departmental meetings
• Supporting internal training platforms and benefits systems
• Collaborating with the wider HR team to deliver consistent service

Additional Responsibilities

• Monitoring retention data and exit feedback to recommend improvements
• Managing DBS checks and right-to-work compliance
• Providing cover for HR Coordinators during absences or holidays

🎓 What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar HR Advisor or HR Officer role
• In-depth knowledge of employee relations and TUPE
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• CIPD Level 5 (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is essential

🧠 Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and highly organised
• Strong communicator and approachable team player
• Able to build rapport and credibility at all levels
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

📍 Location & Working Hours:

This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday), based primarily at the company’s Battersea head office.

Please note: ability fluently speak Portuguese or Spanish is a non-negotiable for this role.