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HR Business Partner – Iberia

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 2 Nov)

AIG

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required

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What we're looking for

Proven experience as an HR Business Partnering and broad cross-functional HR within a multinational environment, ideally insurance, financial services.
Strong understanding of using data/metrics to guide leaders/make decisions
Exposure to Employee Relations and case management / good level of employment law knowledge for both Spain and Portugal
Strong business acumen with a successful track record that shows business impact through human capital initiatives.
Ability to balance competing priorities and drive strategic initiatives that cross organizational boundaries.
Excellent project management, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills are critical for success.
Business acumen and an understanding of the intricacies of the business and the implications of different business models in a highly matrixed environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security-as well as your professional development-to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us - across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

The role

We are looking for a strategic and seasoned HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, driving organizational transformation and aligning people strategy with long-term business goals.

In this role you will operate as an HR Business Partner for Iberia (Spain and Portugal), working in close partnership with the Head of HR, Iberia, to shape and deliver a strategic people agenda supporting regional and Global business objectives and growth priorities. The role focuses on translating global strategy into pragmatic, executable people solutions within a complex, matrixed environment on a regional and local level.

What you'll do

Owning and delivering cyclical HR processes (e.g. performance, talent, succession) in a highly matrixed and complex environment, ensuring they are value‑adding and commercially relevant
Coaching senior leaders to build organisational capability, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and drive high‑performance cultures
Influencing and constructively challenging leadership thinking, using insight, data, and strong commercial judgement while remaining outcome‑focused and pragmatic
Supporting the globalisation and localisation of the strategic people plan, ensuring alignment with business strategy and relevance across regions and markets
Leading and coordinating EMEA regional programmes and projects, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined delivery with clear alignment with the various Center of Excellence (Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, et al) to design and implement solutions that are fit‑for‑purpose, scalable, and pragmatic to business needs balance global HR frameworks with local business requirements.
Acting as a connector across global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective execution of the people agenda
Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of regional and cluster stakeholders, effectively managing expectations, priorities, and competing demands in a complex, matrixed environment.

How you'll work

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

About AIG

AIG presents itself as "a global risk leader with deep industry expertise and innovative solutions to smartly manage risk", enabling its clients' growth through risk management solutions. The breadth of its advertised roles points to a large insurance business spanning property and casualty underwriting, marine and cargo, financial lines, casualty, accident & health, and renewable energy underwriting, alongside claims adjusting, actuarial and data functions, and corporate functions such as legal, finance, and security engineering.

AIG currently advertises numerous open positions in Spain, including leadership roles such as "Head of Financial Lines Iberia", underwriting and claims positions, and specialist analyst and engineering roles. Some positions require specific language skills, such as a "Broker Service Desk Officer (French Speaker)", indicating client-facing functions serving international markets. The company's careers page emphasizes that "our people are our greatest strength" and encourages colleagues to give back to their communities.

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AIG describes itself as "a global risk leader with deep industry expertise and innovative solutions to smartly manage risk".
AIG currently advertises a wide range of open roles in Spain, spanning underwriting, claims, actuarial/data, legal, finance, and security engineering functions.
Spain roles include senior leadership positions such as "Head of Financial Lines Iberia" and specialist underwriting roles in marine, cargo, cyber, casualty, and renewable energy.
Some Spain-based roles require specific language skills, such as "Broker Service Desk Officer (French Speaker)".
The careers page emphasizes that "our people are our greatest strength" and encourages colleagues to give back to their communities.

In their own words

About the company & team

We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.

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HR - Human ResourcesAIG Europe S.A. (Spain branch)

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