HR Generalist – Advanced English (Spain Experience Required) We are looking for a dedicated, versatile, and hands‑on HR Generalist to join our dynamic HR team in Barcelona.

In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of HR activities across both corporate and local initiatives, with a strong focus on applying Spanish labour law in practice and supporting compliant employment frameworks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a global environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders and contributing to the growth of our company.

This position requires solid HR experience in Spain, including practical, hands‑on knowledge of Spanish labour law and direct involvement in employment contract management and employee relations matters.

The idóneo candidate is expected to have at least 3–5 years of experience in similar roles, including end‑to‑end recruitment, broader HR processes, navigating labour law topics with pragmatic judgement. and a strong interest in developing across the full HR function.

Tasks

Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process, including posting, sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding

Collaborate effectively with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand staffing needs and define recruitment strategies

Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment reporting

Manage onboarding activities, ensuring all employment contracts, documentation, and processes are compliant with Spanish labour law

Support the drafting, review, and formalisation of employment agreements and contractual documentation, coordinating with external legal counsel where needed

Ensure all employee lifecycle documentation (contracts, amendments, terminations) is accurate, compliant, and properly managed





Provide day‑to‑day support on employee relations topics, including disciplinary processes, performance issues, and conflict resolution, ensuring alignment with Spanish legislation and company policies

Act as a reliable point of contact for managers on labour law application in practical situations, escalating and aligning with Legal when appropriate

Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with Spanish labour law and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain a compliant and scalable HR framework

Support HR engagement, training, and performance management processes

Provide general HR guidance to employees and managers

Offered

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Direct contract with the company

2 days of remote work

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Mandatory: 3–5 years of HR experience in Spain, with strong exposure to local HR practices and frameworks

Solid, hands‑on knowledge of Spanish labour law, with proven experience applying it in real situations (contracts, disciplinary processes, terminations, compliance)

Experience supporting or drafting employment contracts and HR documentation (in collaboration with legal where needed)

Proven experience in HR generalist roles, ideally within international or multicultural environments

Experience managing the full recruitment cycle independently, including onboarding

Strong judgement and confidence in handling sensitive employee relations matters

Proactive, hands‑on mindset with a willingness to operate across the full HR spectrum

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels

📌 HR Generalist – Advanced English (Madrid)
🏢 The Adecco Group
📍 Madrid