Barcelona (Hybrid)About The RoleHelp great people do their best work.At haddock, we’re building technology that changes how restaurants operate. As our company grows, we’re looking for an HR Business Partner with a generalist background to help our teams grow with it.You’ll work closely with managers and employees, taking ownership of everyday People operations and turning business needs into practical actions across onboarding, performance, development and employee experience.AI will be part of how you work. We’re looking for someone who enjoys experimenting, simplifying processes and finding ways to give people more time for meaningful work.Your missionMake haddock a place where people have the clarity, support and environment to deliver their best.Who are we?haddock (Y Combinator W22) is an AI-powered platform for restaurants, evolving into the AI platform for restaurants.We help restaurant teams understand their costs, improve their margins and simplify their daily operations. We’re bringing intelligent agents into that experience to take care of repetitive work and help restaurateurs focus on running better businesses.That ambition also shapes how we build our own company: curious people, high standards and a willingness to rethink how work gets done.Why are we hiring?Growing teams need clear expectations, effective managers and People processes that work.We’re looking for a generalist who can move comfortably between a conversation with a manager, an onboarding improvement and the operational details behind a great employee experience.You’ll report to Pol Rosell, cofounder, and work across the company to identify what needs attention, propose improvements and follow through.What You’ll DoYou don’t need to build AI models. You should be comfortable learning new tools, testing ideas and improving how you work.Be a trusted partner to managers and employeesHelp managers navigate feedback, team dynamics, development and difficult conversations.Be an approachable point of contact for employees, handling questions with care and discretion.Identify recurring issues and work with the right people to address their causes.Translate People priorities into clear actions and consistent follow‑up.Own reliable People operationsCoordinate onboarding and offboarding,



making each transition clear and well organized.Maintain accurate employee information, documentation and HR systems.Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits, absences and contractual changes with our external advisorsKeep policies useful, understandable and easy to findHelp teams perform and developCoordinate performance and feedback cycles, helping managers turn conversations into actionSupport clear objectives, development plans and probation reviewsFollow up on commitments so that development continues beyond the review itselfBring relevant People data and observations into discussions about team needsPut AI and automation into practiceIdentify repetitive work across People operations and test ways to simplify itUse AI to support tasks such as preparing onboarding materials, drafting internal communications and maintaining our knowledge baseBuild useful automations with our internal AI team and other teams where neededCheck whether changes actually save time and improve the employee experienceApply sound judgment when working with confidential information and reviewing AI outputsStrengthen the employee experience and cultureHelp our values show up in onboarding, feedback, recognition and everyday decisionsGather employee feedback and turn it into focused improvementsPartner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to connect recruitment, onboarding and early performanceSupport internal communication so people understand what is happening and what it means for themWhat Success Looks LikeManagers feel supported. They receive practical advice and follow through on People decisionsEmployees know where to turn. Questions are handled clearly, consistently and with careThe essentials run smoothly. Employee information, payroll inputs and transitions are accurate and timelyFeedback leads to progress. Performance conversations produce clear expectations and actionsAI creates useful improvements.



We reduce manual work and make People processes easier to useWhat We’re Looking ForExperience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner, with ownership across several parts of the employee lifecycleConfidence working directly with managers and handling sensitive conversationsStrong organization and attention to detail. You close loops and take responsibility for getting things doneA business mindset. You understand team priorities and can explain how your work helpsCuriosity about AI, with examples of tools you’ve tried or processes you’ve improvedFamiliarity with Spanish employment practices and experience coordinating with external payroll or employment advisorsFluent Spanish and English, and availability to work from our Barcelona office three days per weekYou’ll stand out if you have experience withWorking in a growing technology companySupporting Sales, Customer Experience, Product or Engineering teamsRunning performance cycles and helping managers improve their feedbackImproving HR systems, reporting or workflowsImplementing practical AI tools or automationsSpeaking CatalanWhat We OfferMeaningful ownership. Take responsibility for work that directly affects how our people experience haddockClose collaboration. Work with founders and managers and see the impact of your decisionsRoom to experiment. Help shape how we use AI in People and across our ways of workingProfessional growth. Broaden your experience and take on new challenges as the company developsHybrid working. Three days in our Barcelona office and two days remotelyCompetitive compensation. Aligned with your experience and the scope of the roleOur hiring processIntro call with Pol, cofounder — 20 minutes A conversation about your experience, motivation and what you’re looking forDeep dive — How you work We’ll explore real examples from your experience: supporting a manager through a difficult situation, improving a People process and using AI or automation in your work. We’re interested in what you did, the decisions you made and what you learned. If you have an example you can share without confidential information, we’d love to see it. No case study or presentation to prepare.Cultural conversation with Arnau, CEO An opportunity to discuss our values, how we work and what helps you thriveReady to help our people and teams grow?We’d love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Hr Business Partner (Generalist) (Barcelona)
🏢 haddock (YC W22)
📍 Barcelona