As the Labor Relations Lead (Spain), you will provide strategic leadership for labor relations initiatives across
Spain offices, managing relationships with works councils and unions in countries with varying dialogue intensity, ranging from structured negotiations in France, Spain, and Italy, to lighter consultations in Poland, Norway, Sweden and South Africa
You will engage social bodies early in the design of business changes to ensure continuous compliance, mitigate risk, and prevent procedural bottlenecks
By managing recurring Business-As-Usual (BAU) processes and fostering a constructive social climate, you will successfully implement company decisions, manage various activities related to the establishment of an European Works Council (EWC), and ensure consistency across EMEA and NL Work Councils activities
Strategic Strategy & Governance:
Spain Social Strategy: Develop and execute a regional labor relations strategy that aligns legal requirements with company strategy and cultural contexts to foster a consistent and constructive social climate
Regional Streamlining: Standardize labor relations communications and strategies across EMEA and the European Works Council (EWC) to reduce legal complexity and ensure cross-country consistency
BAU Management: Oversee recurring business-as-usual (BAU) processes, including mandatory annual consultations and regular working groups for regional councils and unions
Change Management & Consultation:
Early Engagement Design: Partner with leadership during the initial design phase of company initiatives to incorporate social requirements upfront, preventing late-stage rework of business decisions




Change Navigation: Lead social bodies through required consultation processes for company initiatives, ensuring timely communication and implementation of business decisions
Negotiation Leadership: Provide direct oversight of Works Council negotiations and mandatory consultations, securing buy-in while maintaining management’s operational goals
Compliance & Risk Mitigation:
Legal Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to labor laws, social dialogue mandates, and collective agreements, serving as the primary advisor to stakeholders on compliance risks
Escalation Prevention: Proactively manage relationships with local representatives to resolve minor issues early, preventing them from escalating into strategic roadblocks
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Employment Legal, Statutory Directors, and Business HR to navigate complex, country-specific labor laws and close negotiations efficiently
Trust Building: Act as the central liaison between EMEA leadership and social partners, fostering a culture of transparency and constructive dialogue at all organizational levels
Benefits Health insurance
Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
Integral Employee Assistance Program




Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pension plan
Annual paid time off
Parental leave - 22 weeks
Grandparent leave - 10 days
Care leave - 10 days
Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
Anniversary leave
Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
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Free access to online learning platforms
Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
Access to trainings and workshops
Team development opportunities
Local discount programs
Game rooms in offices
On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options
Preferred Experience: Background in HR or an in-house legal department, specific experience with works council negotiations and company agreements, cross-functional project management, investigation and conflict resolution, and exposure to an international business environmentSoft Skills: Proactive, strategic, and highly skilled at building trust across all organizational levels while navigating complex social and legal requirements. Structured approach to organize work effectively. High proficiency in stakeholder managementLanguage Requirements: Fluency in both English and SpanishCore Legal/HR Skills: Expert knowledge of collective labor law and works agreements, and a proven track record managing complex social dialogue projects
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📌 Labor Relations Lead (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid