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HR Operations - Global Process Owner

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Agilent Technologies

18000 employees

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Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Experience
8+ years

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Requirements

Education & certifications

  • Typically 8+ years of experience in process design, process excellence, HR operations, or business process reengineering, ideally within a global or shared services environment.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and documenting end to end processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Strong knowledge of process design methodologies and experience applying them in HR or shared services contexts.
  • Experience identifying and implementing automation and AI opportunities within operational processes.
  • Ability to partner with and influence COEs, HR Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex, undocumented work into clear, structured processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills across global, matrixed organizations.

The role

Global Process Owner leads the design, governance and optimization of end to end HR Operations processes, ensuring consistent, scalable and efficient service delivery across the HR operating model. This role collaborates with COEs and HR Operations teams to define process standards, identify automation opportunities and drive continuous process improvement. Partnering with COEs, the role determines which processes need to be defined, designs the overall process framework, and identifies opportunities for AI and automation. The Global Process Owner brings structure and consistency to previously undocumented processes and ensures global process design supports a simplified, scalable, and digitally enabled HR experience.

What you'll do

  • Determine the end-to-end HR processes that require definition, redesign, or standardization across the enterprise.
  • Establish the process architecture and design framework used to document, manage, and optimize HR processes.
  • Design new, standardized processes for previously undocumented end-to-end workflows.
  • Identify opportunities for AI and automation within HR processes that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort and enhance employee experience
  • Partner with COEs and HR stakeholders to define and maintain processes across key HR service areas, including Workforce Administration, Preboarding, Onboarding, Leave of Absence, Separations, Offboarding, Workforce Management and related services
  • Monitor end to end process performance globally, setting standards and ensuring processes are documented, consistent, and scalable across countries and regions.

We offer

  • Motivated Teams: Collaborate with highly motivated teams and take on exciting responsibilities.
  • Challenging Projects: Engage in dynamic, collaborative projects.
  • Development Opportunities: Benefit from diverse opportunities for professional growth.
  • Corporate Culture: Be part of an exceptional corporate culture.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a good work-life balance.
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Hybrid Work: Work in a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
  • Permanent Contract: Secure a permanent contract with a fast-growing global company.

If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact the recruiter at +34 933 445 804.

Additional Details

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: HR

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Online application

  2. Recruiter phone conversation

    With a recruiter · Phone call

    After a review of your qualifications, a recruiter calls to discuss your experience and the role.

  3. Interviews with Agilent representatives

    With Agilent representatives

    At least one behavioural interview, in person or over Webex video.

  4. Offer

  • Every application receives an email acknowledgement.
  • Agilent never asks for tax forms, bank account or card details during recruiting.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, providing analytical instruments, software, and consumables to laboratories and research facilities. With a workforce of over 18,000 employees worldwide, the company operates across more than 100 countries, serving customers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food safety. Agilent's product portfolio includes chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy systems, alongside a growing suite of AI-driven data and software solutions.

In Spain, Agilent has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting sales, service, and business functions. The company is actively expanding its AI and data engineering teams in Spain, offering roles in enterprise AI, data engineering, and financial analysis. For international professionals, Agilent provides a collaborative, innovation-driven culture with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a stable, globally recognized organization.

Founded
1999
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Santa Clara, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Agilent has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering roles in sales, AI, and finance.
  • The company is investing heavily in AI and data engineering, with multiple open roles in Spain focused on AI product leadership, data engineering, and agentic systems.
  • Agilent is a global organization with a strong presence in Europe, making it a viable option for international professionals seeking relocation to Spain.
  • The company offers a collaborative work culture and is known for its commitment to innovation and employee development.
  • Spanish roles include positions requiring French or English, indicating a multicultural work environment.

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Additional information

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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