The Background

We are partnered with a world class IT services provider based in Spain but with a global presence. They are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join their team in either their Madrid or Malaga offices.  The client offers an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, professional development budget and corporate pension contribution amongst other things. Please note that due to working with clients globally, this role does require someone to be a fluent communicator in both Spanish and English.

The HR Generalist will help support the HR Manager in all administrative and operational tasks. They will align HR initiatives and functions with business objectives and business needs. Duties for the HR Generalist will include aligning staff to business objectives, recruiting the right talent, enhancing staff performance, supporting employee development, enhancing recruitment efforts, planning strategic HR initiatives, running orientation and onboarding processes, communicating role expectations, maintaining staff relations and overseeing wellness and health initiatives and owning the execution of benefits administration and payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Source and screen applicants, coordinate, and perform all administrative components involved in the hiring process and other recruitment activities
• Provide candidates / recruitment agency with detailed information on the company, it's business strategy and job descriptions
• Prepare new employee files and termination files, own all data reporting and system use with exceptional accuracy
• Administration of all employee benefits. Educate employees of the scope of the benefits, set up benefits for new employees and their dependants, update of family and personal information, communication with benefits providers, review of invoices and appropriately process
• Execute monthly payroll processes
• Support the development, implementation and management of all cyclical and ad-hoc HR processes to meet the companies global strategy
• Improving relations between employees and management
• Flexible with work schedule and assignments with an ability to re-prioritise
• Ensure timely and accurate processing and administration of all related payroll and benefit adjustments and changes
• Coach and support managers with the application of internal policy and frameworks.
• Ensure the Company complies with all Spanish Employment Standards and regulations
• Liaise with external Legal Counsel and payroll on set up new employees, terminations, maternity permits, etc.
• Maintain a fluid and constant communication with all employees to gather feedback and enable action planning for improving engagement
• Assist in proactively managing employee relations cases to successful completion.
  
  

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for this role should have strong interpersonal and organisation skills
• A strong eye for detail, including data accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationship
• Excellent written, and communication skills – fluency in English and Spanish is a must
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility to change
• Knowledge and understanding of current Employment Law and other HR related legislation
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
• Driven to continually improve HR operations
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Dave
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