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HR Generalist

On-site in Barcelona·Added 4 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

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Nortempo

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or similar.
Previous experience as an HR Generalist, HR Technician, or similar position.
Solid knowledge of personnel administration and labor relations.
Experience managing recruitment and contact with external providers.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
An autonomous, resourceful person with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.

Nice to have

Experience in industrial or production environments is valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A stable project with career prospects.
The opportunity to work very close to the business and have a real impact on people decisions.
Autonomy to lead the HR function at the workplace.
Constant support from a specialized HR, legal, recruitment, and consulting team.
Participation in strategic projects of transformation and organizational development.
A dynamic environment where you will combine strategic and operational vision.

The role

Do you like being close to the business, making impactful decisions, and becoming the HR point of reference within a production plant?

At Grupo Clave, we are looking for an HR Generalist Implant to join our team and carry out their work at the facilities of one of our industrial clients. You will have the support of an expert team in recruitment, consulting, legal, training, and people, but you will be the reference HR figure in the day-to-day operations of the plant.

If you enjoy combining personnel administration, labor relations, recruitment, employee experience, and HR projects, keep reading.

What you'll do

Act as a strategic and operational HR partner within the factory, supporting managers and workers in all areas of people management.

→ Personnel Administration

Payroll management and monitoring together with the payroll service provider.
Control and review of clock-ins, incidents, overtime, and variables.
Registrations, terminations, contractual modifications, and document management.
Maintenance and updating of personnel files.
Handling and resolving employee inquiries.

→ Employee Experience

Leading onboarding and offboarding processes.
Conducting follow-up interviews and exit interviews.
Driving engagement actions, internal communication, and corporate events.

→ Recruitment

Monitoring recruitment processes alongside the Grupo Clave team.
Interview management and support for area managers.

→ Labor Relations

Participation in meetings with the works council.
Support in disciplinary actions, labor conflicts, addenda, and terminations.
Collaboration in corporate protocols and plans.

→ OHS and Training

Coordination with the prevention service.
Monitoring of medical check-ups, training, and delivery of PPE.
Management of subsidized training and FUNDAE credit.

→ Strategic Support

Preparation of HR reports and indicators.
Support to Management and managers in decision-making.
Participation in organizational development projects, performance evaluation, competencies, and people policies.

In short...

We are looking for someone who wants to go beyond a traditional HR role. A person who enjoys being on the plant, supporting managers and workers, resolving day-to-day situations, and actively participating in building a solid organizational culture.

If you identify with this challenge, we would love to meet you. 🚀

Hiring process

After you apply for a job, Nortempo's recruitment team reviews your profile and assesses your fit for the position; if your experience matches what the company is looking for, they contact you to move forward in the process 1 interview

Nortempo is a temporary employment agency (ETT): the final stages are set by the client company.
Applying and taking part in their recruitment processes is free; they never ask for payment or any financial consideration.
Even if the job closes, your profile stays in their talent community and they may contact you for new processes.

About Nortempo

Nortempo is a Spanish staffing and recruitment company specializing in industrial, logistics, healthcare, and administrative personnel. Founded in A Coruña, it operates across Spain, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including logistics, industry, healthcare, and retail.

For international professionals, Nortempo offers a direct entry point into the Spanish labor market, with a strong presence in Galicia and expanding operations across the country. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, and many roles (such as warehouse, transport, and industrial maintenance) are open to candidates with EU work authorization. While Spanish language skills are often required for client-facing roles, the company's scale and variety of positions make it a relevant option for those seeking operational work in Spain.