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HR Specialist

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 12 days ago

Catenon

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Formación universitaria en Relaciones Laborales, ADE, Derecho, Graduado Social o similar.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

-University degree in Labor Relations, Business Administration, Law, Social Degree, or similar. Postgraduate training in Human Resources will be valued.
-Experience in personnel administration, HR Operations, HR Specialist, or generalist positions within Human Resources.
-Solid experience in labor management and up-to-date knowledge of Spanish labor legislation.
-Experience in a multinational environment is highly valued.
-High level of English, with a real capacity to participate actively in meetings, present information, exchange feedback, and work with international teams.
-Experience with Workday is essential.
-Knowledge of Power BI is valued.
- High degree of autonomy

We are looking for a very organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented person, with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

The role

We are looking to hire an HR Specialist to join the Human Resources area of a multinational company.

The position will have a marked generalist character, with a clear operational orientation, and will also allow for participation in cross-functional projects within the area.

The selected person will work very closely with the local HR Management and will interact with both employees and external providers as well as international teams.

A solid foundation in labor administration and HR management is necessary, as well as being accustomed to working autonomously in agile structures.

What you'll do

-Management and monitoring of the monthly payroll process in coordination with the external provider, including incidents, variables, and resolution of employee inquiries.
-Management of hiring, registrations, terminations, and other administrative processes linked to the employee life cycle.
-Monitoring of absenteeism, sick leave, vacations, and attendance control systems.
-Maintenance and updating of HR information and processes in Workday, as well as support in reporting and Power BI.
-Coordination of Occupational Risk Prevention processes together with the external prevention service, ensuring the correct implementation and monitoring of the defined actions.
-Management and maintenance of policies and plans related to equality, diversity, and other labor obligations.
-Participation in selection processes, performing the initial screening of candidates and supporting onboarding and induction processes.
-Execution and monitoring of the training plan, coordination with providers, and maintenance of records.
-Support in internal communication, culture, and people development initiatives.
-Management of providers linked to the Human Resources area.
-Coordination of certain General Services activities and management of the vehicle fleet.
-Participation in annual department projects and initiatives, including corporate events, team buildings, and other internal actions.
-Collaboration with international teams and participation in global meetings and training sessions.

About Catenon

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.

Industry
Recruitment

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About the company & team

Consolidated multinational company, with an international presence and a close, dynamic local structure.
The organization combines the standards, processes, and development possibilities typical of a global group with a local work environment, which allows for high visibility of the business and direct participation in cross-functional projects.

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