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Labor Relations Specialist (Labor Lawyer)

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Languages: Catalan
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable contract: Permanent and full-time.
You will be able to develop professionally thanks to our training plans and internal talent development.
Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduate degrees, publishing imprints, collectibles, Casa del Libro...)
An attractive package of social benefits through a flexible remuneration plan that includes: transport card, restaurant card, childcare vouchers, medical insurance, etc.
You will be part of a young, dynamic, collaborative HR team with a very good working environment, where you will be able to grow professionally with us.

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Grupo Planeta offers equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their skills, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

The role

At Grupo Planeta, a leading company in the publishing sector, we are looking for a Labor Relations Specialist (labor lawyer), to join the Corporate Human Resources team.

What you'll do

Preparation and negotiation of equality plans (drafting of diagnostics, proposal of measures, etc.) and monitoring compliance with the commitments acquired by the company in this matter
Carrying out all types of labor and social security inspections
Carrying out / collaborating in all types of judicial proceedings, including the prior administrative stage
Maintenance of relations with unions and with Works Councils (RLTs)
Negotiation/management of labor requests/issues from Planeta employees
Advisory in labor matters: including, among others, terminations (disciplinary dismissals, performance-based dismissals, collective redundancies, temporary work suspensions), sanctions, social security issues, collective bargaining agreement matters, the Workers' Statute, and other specific regulations.
Drafting of legal-labor reports
Design of internal labor procedures
Specialization in advising companies in the following sectors: publishing, direct sales, training, and retail
Advisory and support in labor matters to the organization's HR team, as well as to the Group Management.
Knowledge of the special labor relationship for Commercial Representatives.

Requirements

What would we like to see in your CV?

Studies: Law, Labor Relations, or similar.
Experience: 3-4 years of experience in a Labor Relations department of a multinational or a law firm.
Languages: Catalan essential, English highly valued

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry: Media & Publishing
Founded: 1949
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia

Good to know if you are moving

Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

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About the company & team

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

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