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Reach every employee, in every language

Effective and clear communication is the foundation of great HR. It encourages employees to feel informed, valued and genuinely connected to their workplace and boosts company morale. For a global workforce, HR translation services ensure consistent communication across multiple languages and regions, no matter where your employees are based.

Only the best will do

In-house resourcing HR translation services

The best investment a business can make is in its people and it starts before an employee even joins the company. Businesses that use clear, engaging recruitment communication will attract top talent wherever they are.

Whether it’s translating a job description, drafting an employee contract or transcribing a recorded interview, our HR translation services ensure your messaging will resonate with new recruits in their native language.

In-house resourcing
Onboarding
First impressions last

Onboarding HR translation services

Congratulations, you’ve hired top talent! Now it’s time to onboard them, help them settle in and feel welcome, and provide the tools they need to hit the ground running. 

Our expert team delivers accurate onboarding translation services, from health and safety documents to employee handbooks and induction training materials, so every new employee understands what’s expected of them and feels supported in their new role.

Eat. Sleep. Learn. Repeat

Learning and development HR translation services

Employees who are given opportunities to learn and develop are more likely to feel fulfilled, engaged and committed to your business. The result is a happier workforce, stronger retention and a better performing business.

Trust TLF’s specialist translation services to ensure every employee can access training and development in their mother-tongue, including training materials, e-learning content and development resources.

,,An extension of your team

Translation services for HR agencies

In today’s multilingual business world, HR agencies need to communicate confidently and clearly worldwide. TLF provides specialist translation services for HR agencies worldwide, helping you keep pace with international clients in their native language.

Whether it’s translating CVs, job contracts or recorded interviews, we have you covered. Our expert translators provide sensitive and accurate translations of any in-house resources you may need.

nderstood. Valued. Engaged. 

Employee engagement translation services

TLF’s professional translation services support employee engagement by helping your business connect accurately and authentically with a multilingual workforce, boosting morale, productivity and revenue. It spans everything from HR and policy documents to internal communications, training and development materials, feedback and workplace culture initiatives.

Getting it right will deliver great value for your business, including increased productivity, better communication, stronger inclusion and wellbeing, more engaged employees and higher retention.

FAQs

What are HR translation services?

HR translation services involve translating and adapting human resources content into other languages so employees, candidates and HR teams can communicate clearly across different markets. This includes employment contracts, job descriptions, employee handbooks, policies, training materials, onboarding documents and internal communications. TLF provides specialist HR translation services covering recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, HR agencies and employee engagement.

Why do businesses need HR translation services?

HR translation services help businesses clearly communicate important information with employees who speak different languages. This supports consistent communication across international teams and helps employees understand workplace policies, training, onboarding information and employment documentation.

What HR documents can be translated?

HR documents that can be translated include employee handbooks, employment contracts, job descriptions, recruitment materials, health and safety documents, induction information, training content, e-learning, performance reviews and internal communications. TLF specifically lists these types of documents within its HR translation offering.

Can you translate employee handbooks into multiple languages?

Yes. Employee handbooks can be translated into multiple languages to help multinational businesses provide consistent information to employees across different regions. Translation covers workplace policies, procedures, health and safety information and other employee guidance.

Can employment contracts be translated into other languages?

Yes. Employment contracts and related employment documentation can be translated for employees working in different languages and markets. In the UK, employers must provide workers and employees with written employment particulars, making clear and accurate communication of employment terms particularly important.

What is onboarding translation?

Onboarding translation involves translating materials that help new employees understand their role, workplace and responsibilities. This includes employee handbooks, health and safety information, induction materials and other new-starter documentation. TLF provides specialist onboarding translation for multinational businesses.

Can HR training and e-learning materials be translated?

Yes. HR training and e-learning content can be translated and localised for employees in different languages and markets. This includes training documents, skills assessments, performance-related materials, e-learning content and development resources. TLF provides specialist learning and development translation services.

What is employee engagement translation?

Employee engagement translation involves adapting HR and internal communications so employees in different languages can understand and engage with workplace information. This includes policies, internal communications, training materials, employee feedback and workplace culture initiatives.

Can HR translations be adapted for different cultures and regions?

Yes. Effective HR translation requires more than translating words directly. Specialist linguists will consider terminology, tone, cultural references and local conventions so that content is appropriate for the intended audience. TLF’s linguists assess tone, terminology and potential cultural issues as part of its HR translation service.

Can HR agencies use professional translation services?

Yes. HR agencies can use specialist translation services to support international clients and multilingual recruitment or employee programmes. TLF provides translation for HR agencies, including CVs, job contracts, recorded interviews, training materials and performance reviews.

What languages can HR documents be translated into?

The languages available will depend on the requirements of the project and the target workforce. Professional translation agencies provide multilingual support using specialist linguists selected according to the subject matter, target audience and language requirements. TLF uses a network of specialist, mother-tongue linguists for its HR translation projects.

Why use specialist HR translators instead of general translators?

HR documents often contain sector-specific terminology, sensitive employee information and employment-related language that needs to be communicated accurately. Specialist HR translation understand the terminology, tone and context required for different audiences. TLF selects specialist linguists based on the project, subject matter and target audience.

Can HR translation services support a multilingual workforce?

Yes. HR translation can help multinational businesses communicate employment information, policies, onboarding materials, training and internal communications across different languages. This provides employees with access to important workplace information in a language appropriate for their needs.

Our industry recognition, accreditations and association memberships

We are proud of our long-standing association with the Market Research Society and membership of language industry bodies, ATC (Association of Translation Companies) and ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting), and we abide by their strict codes of conduct and demonstrating our commitment to best practice for the benefit of our clients.

What do our clients say about us?

“Love working with Elena, always prompt and keeps to timings when possible. LF rates are always very reasonable too.”

Michael Tighe
Lumen Research

“This is not the first time we worked with Marcela; she always does everything possible to advise us on the best options. This was an urgent translation, and I was very grateful for Marcela’s guidance on the project and how to go about it for fast and quality results.”

Ewa Pietreniuk
Marketing & Communication Director
Flambard Williams

“It was a pleasure to collaboratre with Janka. Her proactivity and ensuring that all is done correctly was of a big help on the project!”

Emilija Gligurovska
GDCC

“The Language Factory have become our go to agency for translations, They take on feedback and deliver when they say they will, with great accuracy. A pleasure to work with!”

Phil Spokes
Director
Spokes Education

“TLF are superb to work with, their work is always of very high quality – keep up the good work!”

Stefan Cox
Programme Manager
M3

“TLF I have always been delighted with the work the Language Factory have done for us. Timely, efficient and accurate in all occasions.

Alistair Denton
Chief Operating Officer
BenefitHub

“Elena was super helpful during the entire process. She was proactive in approaching us with queries and gave us a clear deadline. She is always on top of things and a delight to work with. Thanks Elena.

Yashvi Patle
Senior Research Executive
CM Research

“As usual great support and understanding of our needs.”

Elena Tronina
Senior Project Manager
Ipsos

“Always great to work with Marcela. The client had some additional French translations they wanted to check and Marcela got back to us quickly.”

Stephen Lee
MPI

“Janka is wonderful, very thoughtful and easy to work with. Thank you Janka for the support!”

Stephanie Welles
IntelliSurvey

“Marcela’s attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines have surpassed our expectations. Her proficiency in translation has significantly contributed to the smooth execution of our projects. I am truly thankful for her outstanding contributions and look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Language Factory.

Anushree
CGA by NIQ

“Many thanks to Marcela and her very good communication on realistic timing.”

Bjorn Caroli
InMoment

“Marcela, did a great job providing the translations and answering questions the client had on some translation.”

Jill Beckman
Dynata

“I’m very pleased with the service and the quality received. thank you so much to all the team!”

Melisa Fernandez Ares
Project Manager
Sago

“I have worked with Janka a few times for this project, and she’s always been incredibly transparent, and taken time to ensure we are happy throughout the process of translation. Janka was checks in with me if a translator is unsure of certain things, which is much appreciated! It makes my job easier when coming to reviewing the final translations.”

Tom Frances
Account Manager
Cognitant

“This came over ahead of schedule wihich is always appreciated. It is also very easy to communicate with the team and book in a translation.”

Aleena Khan
Senior Research Executive
On Device Research

“Have used TLF frequently for several translation projects – always a pleasure to deal with and they deliver a quick, accurate services!”

Oliver Harris
Brighton College

Specialist linguists

Over the past three decades we have curated a community of best-in-class linguists, collectively they:

  • Ensure language, grammar and punctuation are flawless as standard
  • Judge the correct tone, form of address and terminology for your target audience
  • Provide you with content that is fit for purpose and resonates with your target audience
  • Suggest relevant local examples and references
Project Manager, Caroline

Market-leading project management

Your dedicated and experienced Project Manager will partner with you to:

  • Leverage our extensive network of HR translators to deliver your project
  • Follow our in-house quality processes to monitor all deliverables
  • Ensure all necessary elements have been translated according to the target audience
  • Provide a smooth and straightforward end-to-end service for every project

Meet our expert project management team.

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