R People Operations Expert - Spain (Open) We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’. We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here: Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here: Description Summary: We are looking for an experienced People Operations Expert to join our People Operations team to manage, owning the end-to-end employee experience for HR queries, transactions, and processes. This role blends a strong service ethos with hands‑on knowledge of Spanish payroll and employment legislation, ensuring full compliance with labour law and statutory requirements. Whilst being the local expert in Spain, the role will collaborate closely with an international HR team. We operate a hybrid working policy, with at least 3 days per week in the Madrid office.
Key responsibilities and Authorities Manage Spanish payroll with external provider
Act as the first point of contact for employees and manage via the HR ticketing system, owning resolution from intake to close queries within agreed SLAs
Ensure compliance with Spanish labour law, tax and social security regulations
Prepare, review, and manage employment offers, contracts, and contract changes
Oversee time & attendance, absences, parental leave, and sickness administration in Workday




Coordinate statutory reporting and audits
Act as the main contact for payroll, benefits, and HR administration queries
Support employee lifecycle administration (onboarding, changes, offboarding)
Liaise with tax advisors, payroll vendors, and external authorities when required
Champion a continuous improvement mindset – proactively flag friction points in existing processes and propose fixes
Partner with the wider People Operations and People Business Partner teams to ensure consistent, joined up support across the employee journey
Technical and cross Competences (Optional) 3-5 years’ experience in payroll and HR administration in Spain
Solid working knowledge Spanish labour law and payroll processes and regulations
Experience with HRIS / payroll systems (Workday is a plus) – comfortable working with a ticketing/case management tool (desirable)
Experience managing HR administration in other European countries is a plus
Fluent English is mandatory
Excellent organisation and attention to detail, proactive, focus on excellence, strong communications skills and able to work autonomously
Travel Requirements Irregular travel, once or twice per year to UK or within Europe.
Pay and benefits At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including adaptable ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We recognise effort and dedication,



and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits – join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.
flexible ways of working
continuous learning and development opportunities
initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
fair pay
meaningful benefits
Salary range: 35K-45K + variable bonus and benefits
The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.
Equality and equity Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution. Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.
What we expect from you We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership. If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.
Location: Madrid
Time Type: Full time
Worker Subtype: Regular
Getting ready for the interview! Expertise in sustainability is a key element in the staff recruitment process, too. A sustainable approach and a concrete contribution to this issue will be considered a plus during the interview process. Have a look at our: Our Impact
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📌 People Operations Expert - Spain (Madrid)
🏢 Nadara Services (Spain) S.L.U.
📍 Madrid