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Labor Relations Manager

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Sacyr

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Sacyr doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Licenciatura o Grado en Derecho.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a profile with the following requirements and competencies:

· Bachelor's Degree in Law.

· Essential: professional registration as a practicing lawyer.

· More than 10 years of experience in labor relations, in companies with complex structures and large workforces, or in specialized law firms. Experience in environments with multiple companies, workplaces, and collective agreements.

· Solid experience in collective bargaining, union dialogue, and labor conflict management.

· Regular courtroom experience to prepare and hold trials, define defense strategies, and follow proceedings from start to finish.

Nice to have

· Knowledge of the concessions, construction, infrastructure, or services sectors will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Social benefits (health insurance, restaurant vouchers, nursery vouchers), conciliation policies, flexible compensation, diversity, and recognition.

Personal and professional development through continuous training programs, opportunities for internal and international mobility, volunteering, and healthy habits.

Being part of a dynamic work environment where we are guided by 3 coordinates: collaborative intelligence, excellence, and comprehensive social responsibility.

For us, the path is as important as the goal, so we learn every day from the richness that the diversity of people who are part of this great team offers.

We dare to innovate, to live experiences, to be united, and to bet on your talent, always in the best company and with our attitude of overcoming. Together we are stronger.

Set a course for your future, set #RumboSacyr.

The role

We are a global group listed on the IBEX 35, developing high-value innovative concessions, engineering, and services projects in more than 20 countries where we operate.

We are looking for someone like you, who joins our #SacyrCourse and helps us continue improving people's lives.

At Sacyr, we are looking for a person to join us as Labor Relations Manager in the People General Directorate. We want a senior profile, easy to deal with, practical and highly decisive, who combines legal rigor, business vision, and the ability to put solutions into practice. A person capable of anticipating risks, providing clear solutions, and ensuring coherent labor criteria in Spain. This is a full position that combines strategic vision with direct day-to-day management, in coordination with the People teams.

What you'll do

· Drive, together with the Management, the labor relations strategy in Spain, aligned with the business and the company culture.

· Advise Management, People teams, and business areas to prevent risks and facilitate decisions.

· Lead collective bargaining and the relationship with works councils, union sections, and trade union organizations.

· Anticipate risks and manage collective conflicts, reorganizations, disciplinary proceedings, and other relevant labor measures.

· Represent the company before the Labor Inspectorate, labor authorities, and mediation and conciliation bodies.

· Define the strategy and defend the company in labor judicial proceedings, including the preparation and holding of trials and, when necessary, coordination with external legal counsel.

· Apply labor regulations, collective agreements, and internal agreements with clear, homogeneous, and practical criteria.

· Coordinate labor matters across different companies, workplaces, and teams, ensuring their monitoring and coherence.

· Prepare clear reports and indicators on risks, alternatives, and recommendations.

· Improve the area's policies, processes, and tools, avoiding unnecessary complexity.

How you'll work

· Availability to travel within Spain when necessary.

About Sacyr

Sacyr is a Spanish multinational construction and infrastructure company headquartered in Madrid. It operates across the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, including civil engineering, building construction, water management, and concessions. With a strong presence in over 20 countries, Sacyr is one of Europe's leading construction groups, known for large-scale projects such as highways, hospitals, desalination plants, and data centers. The company also has significant activity in the water sector through its subsidiary Sacyr Agua, and in industrial projects like photovoltaic plants and high-voltage installations.

In Spain, Sacyr maintains its main offices in Madrid and has active projects across the country, from Tenerife to Aragón, Málaga, and Sevilla. The company is a major employer in the Spanish construction and engineering sector, offering roles for engineers, BIM managers, project managers, and technical specialists. For international professionals, Sacyr provides opportunities to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects, with some positions requiring mobility across Spain and occasionally abroad. The work culture is project-driven, with a focus on technical excellence, safety, and sustainability, making it an attractive option for those seeking long-term careers in construction and engineering.

Industry
Construction
Founded
1986
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and 7 more
Website
sacyr.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Sacyr is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has projects across the country, offering relocation opportunities within Spain.
  • The company works on large-scale international projects, providing exposure to global infrastructure standards.
  • Many roles require Spanish language proficiency, as most job postings are in Spanish.
  • Sacyr offers roles in diverse sectors including water, energy, and building, allowing for career mobility.
  • The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, which is central to its project execution.
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