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HR Generalist | Employee Lifecycle & Operations

Hybrid in Madrid·Added today (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1606 open roles

Overview

Salary
€30,000 - €40,000 a year

About €1,930 - €2,470 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 2-3 years of experience in a generalist HR position.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Labour Relations or similar.
  • Fluent Spanish and a high level of English are essential.
  • Experience managing HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Mature, discreet and highly confidential approach to sensitive information.
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and make an impact.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously within a small and agile team structure

Nice to have

  • Comfortable working with HR systems; experience with Personio is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Professional and corporate working environment, with regular interaction with senior stakeholders and external partners.
  • Opportunity to work in a highly visible role within a growing international company.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders.
  • Competitive salary package
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Meal vouchers.
  • Transportation allowance.
  • Hybrid working model with up to 6 remote working days per month.
  • Access to gym facilities in the office building.
  • Professional development opportunity within a company where individual contribution has a real impact.

The role

We are looking for an HR Generalist with 2-3 years of experience to support all core HR activities across Spain. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this person will manage the employee lifecycle, HR administration, benefits, policies and reporting, while acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers.

  • International exposure and career development
  • Location: Madrid City Centre | High level of english

What you'll do

  • Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
  • Coordinate and maintain personnel administration processes.
  • Support payroll-related activities and employee documentation.
  • Manage employee benefits, including private health insurance, meal vouchers and transportation benefits.
  • Maintain and update employee records through Personio.
  • Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
  • Support employee relations and serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
  • Prepare HR reports and metrics for local and global stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with managers on people-related matters and organisational initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with Spanish labour legislation and internal policies.
  • Support recruitment processes when required.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is an international company within the insurance sector, offering a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The role provides broad exposure across HR, close interaction with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to make a visible impact within the business.

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