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Speak fluent Spanish
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Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Profile we are looking for
+5 years of experience in HR, with 3-5 years in Compensation & Benefits.
Solid experience in HR operations and outsourced payroll.
Experience in implementing or improving HR systems (ideal: Workday).
Advanced Excel skills and analytical capability.
Organized, rigorous, detail-oriented, and autonomous profile.
Excellent communication skills and service orientation.
Advanced English is essential.
Why this is a great opportunity
Leading industrial environment in Europe, highly technical and demanding.
Advanced processes, automation, and a data-driven culture.
High visibility role within the People area.
Involvement in a key transformation and digitalization project.
International, stable context with career growth potential.
At Catenon, we are looking for an HR Compensation & Operations Specialist to join a leading industrial organization in Europe, with highly automated operations, advanced logistics, and a culture focused on data, precision, and operational excellence.
This is an ideal opportunity for HR professionals seeking real impact, high visibility, and involvement in projects within the People transformation area.
Main responsibilities
HR operational processes - Comprehensive management of the employee lifecycle with rigor and traceability.
Coordination of outsourced payroll - Incidents, variables, hires, terminations, and modifications.
Compensation & Benefits - Salary reviews, bonuses, benefits, and savings plans.
Compensation analysis - Reports, internal benchmarks, and dashboards.
Data and structure management - Organizational charts, documentation, and data quality control.
Workday implementation - Processes, testing, migration, and internal adoption.
Employee and manager support - Resolving payroll and compensation inquiries.
Continuous improvement - Automation, efficiency, and process optimization.
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
Leading industrial organization in Europe, with highly automated operations, advanced logistics, and a culture focused on data, precision, and operational excellence.
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