Director of Labor Relations and Administration

University degree in Law, with postgraduate training or specialization in Labor Law, Labor Relations, or Human Resources being especially valued.
Consolidated experience leading the Labor Relations area, with a solid legal foundation and deep knowledge of Spanish labor legislation.
Professional experience developed in-house at a company, preferably in Retail environments.
Experience leading large teams and managing multidisciplinary structures.
Experience in environments with a high volume of employees across multiple work sites.
Experience in dealings with Works Councils, union representatives, and the Labor Inspectorate.
Ability to manage both strategic labor situations and the high volume of day-to-day cases and queries typical of large organizations.
Experience coordinating external advisors and law firms in litigation matters.
Advanced level of English valued.
Availability to travel nationally on an occasional basis.

COMPETENCIES

We are looking for a person with legal judgment and business vision, capable of combining technical rigor with a practical, problem-solving-oriented approach.
The following will be especially important:
Leadership and team development capability.
Autonomy and decision-making ability.
Negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to operate in complex, high-activity environments.
Business orientation and a focus on finding solutions.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
Communication and influence at different levels of the organization.

Our client is a major multinational Retail company with an international presence. We are looking to hire a Director of Labor Relations and Personnel Administration to comprehensively lead the areas of Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Payroll, and Occupational Risk Prevention.

The selected candidate's main mission will be to ensure solid, consistent labor management aligned with the company's strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team and acting as the internal reference in matters of Labor Relations and Personnel Administration.

The position will have high visibility within the organization, reporting directly to the CHRO.

Main responsibilities:

Lead and develop a structured team in the areas of Labor Relations, Payroll, and Occupational Risk Prevention.
Define and ensure a Labor Relations strategy aligned with business needs and the current legal framework.
Act as the company's main reference in Labor Relations matters, both internally and with external stakeholders.
Manage relationships with the different Works Councils and legal employee representatives, participating in negotiations, meetings, and collective bargaining processes.
Coordinate and oversee the management of labor inspections, labor proceedings, and other administrative or judicial actions, in collaboration with external law firms.
Oversee the correct application of collective bargaining agreements, internal policies, and labor regulations across the company's different sites and employee groups.
Ensure the proper functioning of the Personnel Administration and Payroll area, guaranteeing quality, compliance, and efficiency in processes.
Lead the Occupational Risk Prevention function, ensuring regulatory compliance and proper coordination with the different business areas.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of labor processes and policies in a highly operationally complex organization.
Advise Management and managers on labor matters, providing practical solutions for the various day-to-day situations.
Coordinate the relationship with external labor advisors and law firms, ensuring efficient management of litigation matters.
Represent the company in inspections, meetings with social stakeholders, and other forums related to the labor sphere, which will require availability to travel nationally.