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Labour Relations Advisor

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 30 Oct)

Cigna Healthcare

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Law Degree.
At least 5 years of professional experience in employment law, labour relations or a similar role.
Experience advising on Spanish employment law matters within a multinational company, labour law firm or similarly complex environment.
Demonstrated experience managing labour litigation and administrative proceedings.
Experience dealing with labour inspections and regulatory authorities.
Experience handling complex individual and collective labour relations matters.
Native/fluent Spanish as well as fluency in English.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to join our Labour Relations team in Spain. This is a hybrid role where you will be in the office 2 - 3 days a week depending on business needs.

Reporting to the Labour Relations Manager, you will provide expert employment law advice and labour relations support across a wide range of individual and collective employment matters. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, managers, business leaders and external counsel to help ensure legal compliance, manage employment-related risks and support business objectives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex labour law issues within a highly regulated multinational environment while contributing to complex employment and labour relations matters across Spain.

What you'll do

Provide expert advice on individual and collective labour relations matters.
Support interactions, participate in consultation and negotiation with employee representatives.
Advise on disciplinary actions, employee grievances, workplace investigations and other sensitive employee relations matters.
Draft and review employment-related communications, including disciplinary actions, terminations and responses to employee representative bodies.
Support organizational changes and workforce management initiatives from an employment law perspective.
Deliver practical and business-oriented legal advice on Spanish employment law and labour regulations.
Provide guidance on employment risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Monitor legislative developments and support the implementation of regulatory changes.
Manage labour litigation matters in coordination with external legal counsel.
Manage labour inspections and administrative proceedings, including the preparation of legal documentation and responses to labour authorities.
Monitor ongoing claims and provide recommendations regarding legal risk and appropriate courses of action.
Partner closely with HR Business Partners and managers to provide practical employment law support.
Develop effective working relationships across HR and the business to support consistent decision-making.
Support HR initiatives by ensuring compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Spanish labour law and employment regulations.
Excellent analytical and legal reasoning skills.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
High degree of autonomy, accountability and professional judgement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and strong team orientation.

Please apply with an English written CV.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare Spain (Cigna Salud) is the Spanish health insurance operation of the global Cigna group. It sells health insurance to individuals and companies in Spain, including products such as Cigna Salud Plena, reimbursement plans (Reembolso Gold and Titanium), dental coverage, and complementary benefits, alongside prevention and wellbeing programs (Cigna +Salud). Its Spanish site states the group is present in 30 countries, serves more than 190 million insured people worldwide, and has more than 70,000 employees.

Industry: Health Insurance
Employees: 70,000+
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Cigna's Spanish operation works from offices in Madrid and Barcelona and serves customers across Spain.
In Spain Cigna has three business lines: health insurance for individuals, for companies, and for expatriate employees.
Cigna offers international health plans for expatriates with defined coverage areas and an international medical network (CignaLinks), plus an insured portal (Cigna Envoy).
Customer-facing roles in Spain include multilingual positions such as Italian, French, German and Portuguese-speaking customer service and provider inquiries representatives.
The global group reports presence in 30 countries, more than 190 million insured customers, and more than 70,000 employees; its Spanish site displays a Great Place to Work badge.

In their own words

About the company & team

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2026, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.

Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive-ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.

We're looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.

At Cigna, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life's key moments, your work will matter.

Grow with us-and help shape the future of healthcare.

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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