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People Operations & Talent Specialist

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Baïa Food

4 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Experience
2+ years
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Regarding experience and background:

  • More than 2 years in people roles with active participation in various sub-areas of the department (TA, Compensation, Admin, Operations, Labor Relations...)
  • Experience with HRIS tools, preferably Personio
  • Having participated in recruitment processes with autonomy, coordinating the entire decision-making chain while being an active part of it
  • Intermediate knowledge of labor legislation
  • Experience in the management/coordination of people-led projects within a company (transformation, leadership, culture, processes, communication...etc)

Regarding skills and mindset:

  • Business mindset: We are not an area that seeks to limit or pigeonhole the business; on the contrary, we seek to enable it and empower areas and people to scale and improve.
  • You have the ability to listen to and understand people, but also to help them find solutions autonomously and unblock potential bottlenecks
  • Proactivity: It is not just about giving ideas, it is about knowing how to detect what is needed without being asked, as well as understanding the context and timing for each idea or project
  • Eagerness to take on a role where most of the success lies in the day-to-day
  • Ability to combine speed in execution without affecting the quality of deliverables: You know how to differentiate when to accelerate and when to slow down, as well as understanding the minimum quality of the deliverable in order to execute-evaluate-learn-improve-execute again.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Join a company with real purpose: healthy food and innovation
  • Salary in line with the market according to know-how
  • A culture of collaboration, learning, and trust
  • Clear opportunities for growth with the project
  • Hybrid work model (Monday to Thursday office + Friday remote)
  • Flexible compensation with our partner Cobee
  • Top discounts on all Baïa products
  • Baïa Benefits program focused on your physical and mental well-being at zero cost to you.

The role

You will support the Head of People in the day-to-day operations of the area, ensuring that people operations and recruitment processes are executed with order, judgment, and a great experience for people. You will be the first point of contact in daily management and will actively participate in people projects alongside the Head of People.

What you'll do

What will you do at Baïa?​

People Operations

  • You will manage the day-to-day of our HRIS (absences, hires, terminations, vacations, time tracking) and coordinate with the payroll provider on routine operations (payroll, contracts, social security)
  • You will apply the RIT and the benefits program, managing inquiries and daily situations within the defined policies
  • You will support and/or lead the operational onboarding and preboarding of new hires
  • You will detect incidents and areas for improvement and escalate them to the Head of People with the necessary information
  • You will lead the management of company spaces, ensuring the best coexistence and utilization of them

Talent Acquisition

  • You will participate in and/or lead recruitment processes for junior and intermediate profiles: posting job offers, coordinating interviews, and following up with candidates and managers
  • You will manage the candidate experience during the process, ensuring fluid and timely communication
  • You will support the Head of People in improving TA processes: screening, assessment, and employer branding

People Projects

  • You will participate in people projects alongside the Head of People, contributing through execution and operations
  • You will support the coordination of processes such as: performance review cycles, engagement surveys, internal activities, application of new regulations, assessment initiatives for teams and existing talent, among others.
  • You will share improvements and observations based on what you see in the day-to-day

About Baïa Food

Baïa Food is a plant-based food company specializing in frozen desserts and snacks, with a strong focus on health-conscious and sustainable products. The company operates in the food and beverage industry, offering a range of vegan alternatives that are distributed across multiple markets. While relatively young, Baïa Food has established a notable presence in the European plant-based sector, leveraging innovation in product development and marketing to compete with larger brands.

Baïa Food is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, where its main operations and marketing teams are based. The company's work culture emphasizes creativity, digital marketing, and direct sales, making it an attractive option for international professionals with expertise in influencer marketing, performance advertising, and field sales. As a growing company, it offers opportunities for hands-on impact and career growth in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

Founded
2019
Employees
50–200
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Baïa Food is based in Barcelona, a major European hub for startups and food innovation, offering a vibrant lifestyle and a growing international community.
  • The company operates in the fast-growing plant-based food sector, which is attracting significant investment and consumer interest across Europe.
  • As a relatively young company, employees often have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities and shape the brand's growth.
  • The company uses Personio for its careers page, indicating a structured HR process that may be familiar to international applicants.
  • Working at Baïa Food offers the chance to contribute to sustainability and health trends, which are increasingly important in the global food industry.
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