International Fashion Brand / HR Operations / Barcelona -
A global Japanese fashion brand is currently recruiting a Senior HR Advisor to join its EMEA HR team in Barcelona.
The Senior HR Advisor will act as the local HR subject matter expert, supporting employee relations, HR administration, payroll, benefits, and compliance with local employment legislation. The role will serve as a key link between employees, managers, external partners, and regional HR teams.
The idóneo candidate should have strong HR operations experience, deep knowledge of Spanish employment law, and the ability to support a fast-paced international environment.
(Ref: LS47614-2 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)
Main Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on Spanish employment legislation, labour regulations, and HR compliance matters
Support employee relations including disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and workplace matters
Manage employee lifecycle administration including contracts, employee changes, transfers, promotions, and offboarding
Manage payroll inputs, payroll validation, reconciliation, and employee payroll enquiries
Administer employee benefit programmes and coordinate with benefit providers and brokers
Ensure compliance with statutory HR requirements including employment documentation, registrations, social insurance, and reporting
Support HR audits, regulatory reviews, and communication with external authorities




Partner with business leaders, regional HR teams, Legal, Finance, and external providers on HR initiatives
Ideal Candidate
Degree in HR or related field; professional HR qualification preferred
5+ years' experience in HR generalist or HR operations roles
Strong knowledge of Spanish employment law, labour regulations, and HR compliance
Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration
Experience working in a multinational environment preferred
Experience in retail, fashion, apparel, footwear, or cosmetics industries is advantageous
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Fluent English and Spanish communication skills
Conditions
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Working Style: Hybrid (50%)
Salary: €60,000 per annum depending on experience + 10% bonus
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Working Hours: TBC
*All applicants for the Senior HR Advisor position must have the right to work in Spain without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
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