Your role as an HR AdvisorWorking in HR at Zeeman means operating close to the business and close to the people.
Zeeman is a Dutch family business with around 1,350 stores across eight countries. In Spain, our HR team supports a geographically dispersed retail organisation where labour legislation, collective agreements and employee relations are part of the day-to-day work.
We are looking for an HR Advisor to take full HR responsibility for the northern region of Spain, working closely with Sales Leaders and Regional Managers, acting as their first HR point of contact.
This is a role for someone who already has a solid HR foundation and wants to grow into a broader advisory position. You will be part of a small HR team based in Barcelona, working closely with our international HR colleagues in the Netherlands.
What you will doAct as the HR point of contact supporting Sales Leaders and Regional Manager with day-to-day people matters.
Advise managers on employee relations, performance, absence, disciplinary matters, working conditions and other HR-related issues.
Manage and follow up on individual employee cases, ensuring decisions are consistent, properly documented and aligned with Spanish labour legislation and applicable collective agreements.
Monitor developments in labour legislation and collective agreements, with particular attention to Catalunya and the regions within your responsibility, and help translate them into practical HR actions.
Work closely with payroll and HR administration to ensure employee changes and documentation are processed correctly.
Support recruitment and onboarding where required and advise managers on fair and consistent selection practices.
Analyse HR data such as absence,



turnover and employee relations trends and identify areas requiring action.
Contribute to HR projects including equality, engagement, wellbeing, learning and development, internal communication and HR process improvement.
Participate in broader Spain and international HR projects, working with colleagues across Zeeman's European organisation.
What we are looking for2–3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist, Employee Relations or similar role.
Good practical knowledge of Spanish employment legislation and collective bargaining agreements. Higher education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Law, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
A Master's degree in Human Resources, People Management, Labour Relations or a related area is highly valued.
Native or fully proficient Spanish and advanced English. Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate and professional HR documentation.
What you getA role with genuine responsibility for your own region and direct exposure to a wide range of HR and employee relations matters.
Close collaboration within HR, with room to develop your judgement and experience in complex HR cases.
Exposure to HR in an international organisation operating across eight European countries.
The opportunity to work on both operational HR and broader projects including labour relations, equality, learning, engagement and organisational development.
Collaboration with Zeeman's international HR team and colleagues at our head office in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
A high level of autonomy within a small HR team where your contribution is visible and directly connected to the business.
Hybrid way of working, combining remote work, and visits to stores/regions when required.
Full-time position.

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