HR OFFICER (HRBP) SPAIN & PORTUGAL

Our client is a leading company specializing in the management and operation of student accommodation. With a strong presence across Europe, dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for students. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join their team, supporting the operations in Spain and Portugal.

HR OFFICER (HRBP) SPAIN & PORTUGAL

Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain Reporting to: Head of HR Europe / Regional HR Manager.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

As an HR Officer (HRBP), you'll play a crucial role in supporting our business objectives by providing comprehensive HR support to their teams across Spain and Portugal. This is a hands-on and strategic position where you'll act as a true HR Business Partner, driving HR initiatives and ensuring the effective management of our people. You'll be responsible for a broad range of HR functions, from operational tasks to strategic projects, with a strong focus on payroll, recruitment, talent development, and employee retention.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

• HR Business Partnering: Act as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees in Spain and Portugal, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Payroll & Administration: Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for Spain and Portugal, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Manage HR administration tasks, including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Recruitment & Selection: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for all roles within Spain and Portugal, from identifying talent needs to successful onboarding, utilizing various sourcing strategies.
• Talent Management & Development: Implement and manage training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression. Drive talent retention initiatives, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Performance Management: Support managers in performance review processes, objective setting, and addressing performance-related issues.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations matters, providing advice and mediation where necessary, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
• Project Implementation: Collaborate with the European HQ to implement and localize global HR projects and initiatives across Spain and Portugal.
• HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure all HR practices and policies are compliant with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws and company standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience: Proven experience as an HR Officer, HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner, with a strong background in managing payroll and HR operations in Spain and Portugal.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1/C2 level) is essential for this role, as you'll be liaising with European HQ and diverse teams. Fluency in Spanish and having a Good level of Portuguese will be highly valued.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Spanish labor law, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
• Project Management: Experience in implementing HR projects and initiatives, ideally within a multi-country or international environment.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Mindset: Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Education: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Travel: Regular travel to our various student accommodation sites across Spain and Portugal will be required to support local teams and projects.

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and employees

Able to demonstrate a good level of emotional intelligence and resilience when responding to often complex cases. Used to work under pressure.

Good level of communication and influencing skills

Experience of facilitating meetings and training initiatives

Able to elicit information to identify specific stakeholder needs and to offer clear advice and guidance on specialist procedures

Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Able to apply a comprehensive understanding of systems and procedures

WE OFFER:

Joining a solid and consolidated group. The position is structural and offers real possibilities for development

• Competitive Annual Salary: €45,000
• Performance Bonus: Up to 1 month's salary, based on the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Meal Vouchers: €10 per working day.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave, plus all public holidays.

Fixed contract with an initial trial period. The first 6 months are fully presential since we believe training is easy when people are together. After 6 months we work on a 2-3, so 2 days of homeworking and 3 days at the office.

We work on a flexible time, being the daily working hours 8 and having the option to come into the office from 7 onwards. It is mandatory for everybody to be connected between 10 and 16 hours regardless the flexibility they chose to get into the office.

Timetable: Monday to Friday. Teleworking 2 days a week. Telework 100% during Christmas and Easter holidays.

Why apply?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company.
• Be a key player in shaping the HR landscape for our operations in Spain and Portugal.
• Develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.