This is a 8 month temporary contract - ideal start February 2026.

You will support our HR function and business leaders across Iberia by building strong partnerships and providing hands‑on support on day‑to‑day people matters, with a particular focus on Employee Relations. Working closely with managers in Iberia Sales, local Marketing, and our Global Shared Service Centre, you will help ensure a fair, consistent, and compliant employee experience.

- Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations topics.
- Support the management of employee relations cases, including performance management, probation reviews, conflict situations, sickness and attendance matters, and disciplinary processes, with guidance from senior HR colleagues.
- Ensure accurate documentation, timely follow‑up, and compliance with internal procedures and Spanish and Portuguese labour regulations.
- Support managers in preparing for sensitive conversations by providing guidance, context, and recommended approaches.
- Partner closely with HR Service Delivery to deliver a consistent and compliant employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.
- Manage communications and interactions with Works Councils.
- Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance on performance expectations, goal setting, development planning, and compensation‑related topics.
- Support organisational changes and team adjustments in collaboration with managers and senior HR stakeholders.
- Contribute to streamlining HR processes and updating templates, workflows, and documentation.
- Coordinate with HR Service Delivery on onboarding and off‑boarding, contract changes, and leaves of absence.




- Support local and general engagement initiatives, surveys, and follow‑up action plans with the business.
- Act as a culture ambassador, embedding the values in everyday interactions.

Who you are:

- You bring a minimum of five years’ experience in an HR Operations or equivalent generalist role.
- You are fluent in Spanish and English.
- You have an educational background in HR, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Law, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- You have strong knowledge of Spanish labour law.
- You have proven experience managing employee relations topics in complex or fast‑paced environments.
- You are a confident and credible communicator who builds trust easily and enjoys partnering with managers across different functions and cultural contexts.

You Can Impress With These Additions

- Prior experience in HR Operations or Service Delivery environments
- Exposure to tech, professional services, retail, or field‑based organizations undergoing change or growth.
- Experience supporting organisational changes or departmental reorganisations.
- A naturally curious mindset with a genuine interest in employee experience, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities with composure and sound judgement.

What we offer you:

A temporary contract

⚖️ Flexible working environment (2 days home office per week)

Lunch vouchers available for each working day (because yes, we like to try our best restaurants)

International teams and a multicultural environment spanning 10 offices across Europe

? Highly inclusive working environment

Amazing offices with dining, a coffee point on each floor, and leisure area

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📌 HR Operations - Temp - contrato 8 meses (Barcelona)
🏢 Approach People Recruitment
📍 Barcelona