HR Specialist

HR Advisor, Iberia (Spain & Portugal)

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide trusted HR support across Spain and Portugal. Acting as a key partner to managers and employees, you will provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law, people policies, and HR best practice, helping to ensure a positive employee experience while managing business and legal risk.

This role requires strong knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese employment legislation, the ability to manage a broad range of employee relations matters, and a collaborative approach to supporting business leaders in a dynamic, international environment.

The role will be based in either our Madrid or Barcelona office where we have a flexible hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across Spain and Portugal.
• Manage employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, absence management, flexible working requests, and workplace investigations.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and company policies.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, consultations, and other workforce projects.
• Partner with managers to address people-related challenges and build leadership capability.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent and fair decision-making.
• Work closely with regional HR, Legal, and business stakeholders on complex employee matters.
• Support annual HR processes including performance reviews, compensation cycles, talent planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor legislative developments and provide guidance on their impact to the business.