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- University degree (preferably in Human Resources, Law, or related disciplines).
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR Operations, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, or personnel administration, preferably in multinational environments.
- Solid practical knowledge of Spanish labor legislation.
- High level of professional English (essential for international collaboration).
- Valued technical competencies: proficiency in SuccessFactors, advanced Excel, and payroll management tools.
- Highly organized profile, autonomous, with great attention to detail and 'hands-on' execution capacity.
- Knowledge of labor legislation from other EMEA countries (such as Portugal), as well as proficiency in additional languages (French, Italian, or Portuguese), will be positively valued.
We are looking for a highly motivated and execution-oriented HR Operations Specialist EMEA to join our regional Human Resources team in Madrid. In this hybrid role, you will be a key piece in HR operational management with a primary focus on Spain and Portugal, while also providing support for expanded coverage across 19 countries in the EMEA region. You will work side by side with regional management and in close collaboration with international stakeholders, local coordinators, and external providers. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in a dynamic corporate environment, actively participating in the construction and optimization of human resources processes within a growing structure.
- Regularize employee files and documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance (Labor Compliance).
- Comprehensively manage payroll, compensation, and benefits in coordination with external providers (including health insurance, pension plans, and flexible compensation).
- Organize and optimize HR administrative processes, as well as the use and maintenance of the HRIS (SuccessFactors).
- Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding processes, guaranteeing an excellent experience for new collaborators.
- Collaborate closely with local functional managers and the occupational risk prevention department.
- Manage the relationship with external service providers (payroll, renting, insurance, etc.) ensuring service quality.
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.
At Cátenon, we collaborate with a leading global corporate group, with a solid and constantly expanding presence and a strong foothold in the European market. Our client stands out for its dynamism, innovation, and a multicultural work environment that fosters professional growth and operational excellence. At this moment of important development and consolidation of its European headquarters in Madrid, they offer the opportunity to be part of a modern structure in the midst of an evolutionary process, where talent and people management constitute the strategic core of its success. They are committed to diversity, international collaboration, and continuous improvement in each of their processes.
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