At Grup Montaner, we are partnering with a highly innovative and fast-growing technology company that is transforming its industry through cutting-edge solutions and a strong people-first culture. Operating in a dynamic international environment, the organization is committed to delivering outstanding employee experiences and scalable People practices across the EMEA region.
To support its continued growth, the company is seeking a temporary People Operations Specialist based in Barcelona, working in a hybrid model. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to People Operations across multiple EMEA countries within a fast-paced, global environment.
About the Role The People Operations Specialist, EMEA will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and employee experience across multiple EMEA countries, with a strong focus on Spain, the UK, and Portugal. This role combines hands-on operational execution, regional compliance knowledge, process optimization, and cross-functional partnership in a fast-paced integral environment.
What You Will Do Employee Lifecycle Management Manage end-to-end onboarding processes across assigned EMEA countries, ensuring a seamless employee experience and compliance with local requirements
Coordinate and execute employee lifecycle changes including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations
Support offboarding processes in partnership with People Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and IT, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation
Administer Leave of Absence (LOA) processes, including medical leaves, parental leave, and other statutory or company leaves, ensuring compliance with local legislation
Ensure employee documentation, contracts, right-to-work documentation, and required records are accurately maintained within Workday
Partner with Global Mobility and external vendors when immigration or relocation support is required




HR Operations & Compliance Support compliance with local labor legislation and internal policies across EMEA countries, particularly Spain, the UK, and Portugal
Maintain awareness of legislative updates impacting HR operations and elevate potential risks appropriately
Support audits and compliance reviews, ensuring employee data integrity and documentation accuracy
Partner closely with Payroll, Legal, HR Tech, and PBPs to ensure operational accuracy and process consistency
Execute regular audits of HRIS data and employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance
People Operations Systems & Process Improvement Support continuous improvement initiatives across People Operations processes and workflows
Collaborate cross-functionally to create and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and operational guidelines
Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions to improve employee and stakeholder experience
Utilize JIRA, Workday, and reporting tools to manage requests, track metrics, and improve operational effectiveness
Employee Support & Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted operational partner for employees, managers, and PBPs across assigned regions
Provide guidance on People Operations processes, policies, and employee lifecycle matters
Support sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and strong attention to detail
Help drive consistency and operational excellence across global People Operations practices
What We Offer This is a temporary position for an initial duration of 6 months, with potential for permanent incorporation based on performance and business needs
Competitive salary package in the range of €33,000 – €36,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience.
Hybrid working model, offering flexibility between remote work and office presence in Barcelona
Access to social benefits in line with company policy
Opportunity to develop professionally in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment
Collaborative and multicultural team environment with high visibility across different business areas
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📌 People Operations Specialist (Barcelona)
🏢 Grup Montaner
📍 Barcelona