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HR Generalist - Madrid (English and Spanish fluent)

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

Agency
Michael Page España

2404 open roles

Our summary

Salary
€25,000 - €27,000 a year

About €1,650 - €1,760 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

The successful candidate should meet the following requirements:

  • Degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Recruiter, ideally within the QSR, restaurant, retail or franchise sectors.
  • Previous experience in high-volume recruitment environments.
  • Solid knowledge of Spanish labour legislation, employment contracts and Social Security administration processes.
  • Fluency in both Spanish and English (C1/C2 level).
  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent, full-time position within an international and growing company.
  • Competitive salary of €27,000 gross per year.
  • Hybrid working model based in Madrid, with regular visits to restaurants and business locations.
  • Opportunity to join the HR team at the European headquarters and play a key role in the company's expansion plans.
  • Broad exposure to both Talent Acquisition and HR Generalist responsibilities.
  • International environment with regular interaction with European leadership teams.

The role

As an HR professional based in Madrid, you will be responsible for supporting a broad range of Human Resources activities within a consumer goods company. Your work will play a key role in ensuring efficient people processes and maintaining a well-organised HR function.

  • Join a fast-growing international business and make a real impact
  • Broad HR exposure beyond recruitment

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for both operational and management positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer management.
  • Coordinate hiring activities to support restaurant openings and ongoing workforce needs across the business.
  • Handle HR administration tasks, including employment contracts, employee records, onboarding and offboarding processes, and payroll-related documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Spanish labour legislation, internal policies and HR best practices.
  • Support employee lifecycle management, including absence management, employee queries and HR reporting.
  • Collaborate with managers and key stakeholders to provide HR support and drive people-related initiatives.
  • Participate in HR projects related to talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management and business growth.

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
Staffing

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About the company & team

The company operates in the consumer goods sector and is based in Madrid.

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