HR Generalist, Madrid, Spain

At Beck & Pollitzer, everything we do is underpinned by our core values: one team, a passion for our customers and the work we do for them, and the consistency and persistence we demonstrate every day. We recruit people who share these values and excel in their field. When you join our team, you enable the team to deliver or take part in some of the largest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects in the world.

Our employees are experts across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, printing, packaging, fast-moving consumer goods, metals, and many more.

Main responsibilities:

- Reporting to the Iberica General Manager and functionally to the Head of HR, act as the local HR expert and first point of contact, guiding employees through the moments that matter (onboarding, changes, offboarding) and delivering end-to-end care by phone, chat and ticketing system, resolving queries professionally and within agreed timelines
- Advise and coach local managers on people decisions and run employee and manager training, so they act compliantly and effectively; prepare documents that comply with the Spanish legal environment
- Together with Group HR and local management, establish and embed HR processes and standards (talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, rewards, engagement, exits), roll out integral initiatives locally, and spot process gaps and digitise processes using data and automation
- Prepare and review payroll inputs, distribute payslips, review final settlements and answer employee questions on payslips and other employment matters
- Handle recruitment administration and onboarding: request employment contracts and hiring documentation, review and file employee records,



coordinate onboarding requirements, identify training needs and arrange medical examinations
- Handle employment-related cases, update collective bargaining agreement (CBA) parameters in payroll records and prepare the annual working calendar based on public holidays and the applicable CBA
- Create and maintain employee records, data and employment status in HRIS, including updates and departures
- Manage international assignments: review A1 forms for employees posted abroad and submit the required notifications to the Spanish labour authorities for employees posted to Spain, using a digital certificate
- Liaise with external parties and the global HR team as needed, take part in group HR projects and processes when required, and provide local information and support

Key Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university
- Proven HR generalist experience (typically 5 or more years) covering employee relations, payroll inputs and recruitment, ideally in an industrial services environment
- Track record of coaching managers and of building or rolling out HR processes, with the independence to work alone as the local HR contact in a small country team
- Fluent English, written and spoken, for working with Group HR; native or fluent Spanish
- Working knowledge of Spanish labour law,



collective bargaining agreements and social security procedures

Desired

- Familiarity with HR systems and ticketing tools; comfortable using a digital certificate for filings with public authorities
- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Sound judgment to ensure integrity, compliance, and confidentiality
- Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement

What we offer:

- Permanent contract, with part-time arrangements considered
- Inspiring HR work, including exposure to global teams and projects

Why Join Beck & Pollitzer

- Be part of one of the world's leading industrial engineering and installation companies
- Work with internationally recognised manufacturing organisations
- Take ownership of strategic customer relationships across Europe
- Collaborate with experienced international teams
- Enjoy autonomy, commercial responsibility and international career opportunities
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package

Beck & Pollitzer is an Equal Opportunities Employer.The information collected and processed as part of your application will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. As an international organization, English is our corporate language, and proficiency in English is essential to facilitate collaboration with colleagues and customers worldwide.

📌 Human Resources Generalist (Madrid)
🏢 Beck u0026amp; Pollitzer
📍 Madrid