Sanitas is a leading healthcare and wellness company in Spain, providing a wide range of services including health insurance, hospitals, dental clinics, and elderly care homes. Founded in 1954 and now part of the international Bupa Group, it operates a vast network of medical centers and employs over 11,000 professionals across the country. The company is a dominant player in the Spanish private healthcare sector, known for its digital health innovation and comprehensive care models.

With its headquarters in Madrid and a massive footprint across every major Spanish city, Sanitas offers diverse opportunities for international professionals, particularly in medical, dental, and digital technology roles. While clinical roles require Spanish certification and language proficiency, the company's digital and corporate divisions frequently seek international talent for data science, AI, and project management positions. Sanitas is recognized for its commitment to diversity and its role as a key employer for those looking to build a career in the European healthcare industry.

Founded in 1954 by a group of Spanish doctors, Sanitas grew to become the leading private healthcare provider in Spain. In 1989, it became part of the British healthcare group Bupa, allowing it to expand its services and international reach while maintaining its strong Spanish identity.

For international professionals

Part of the Bupa Group, providing access to a global network of healthcare expertise and international mobility opportunities.
A pioneer in digital health in Spain, offering advanced telemedicine services and digital insurance products.
Operates four major hospitals, over 200 dental clinics, and more than 40 nursing homes across the Spanish territory.
Regularly hires for technical roles in Data Science and AI to support its ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
Clinical roles typically require the homologation of foreign degrees and professional registration in Spain.

Labor Relations Specialist - Madrid

Sanitas

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

What will you do in the team?

Ensure compliance with current labor legislation and manage conflict resolution while protecting the company's interests, ensuring that working conditions adapt to the company's needs at all times.

💙Apply the company's disciplinary regime (Dismissals and Sanctions) in case of inappropriate conduct, proposing and carrying out all procedures for sanctioning employees and managing the employee's exit from the company in case of very serious sanctions (dismissal).

💙Represent the company in meetings with Works Councils, Health and Safety Committees, and trade unions.

💙Coordinate with external law firms for the company's legal defense against employee claims.

💙Represent the Company before the administration, official bodies, and labor authorities in the social area (Labor Inspection, SMAC, Social Courts).

💙Manage and prepare the corresponding documentation regarding Labor Inspection requirements.

💙Manage the Trade Union Election processes within the company.

💙Draft employment contracts and specific clauses. Prepare documents for Substantial Modification and novation of working conditions.

💙Provide advice and resolve labor relations queries for management.

💙Develop and update the regulations applicable to Human Resources.

💙Analyze and interpret the different applicable collective agreements.

💙Monitor compliance with the reserve quota for disabled workers. Process the Certificate of Exceptionality.

💙Ensure the implementation of the Equality Plan. Be part of the Equality Commission.

💙Manage Retirements and Partial Retirements.

💙Study legislative and jurisprudential updates and report on their impact.

💙Propose ideas for the better functioning of the department.

What do you need?

We are looking for professionals with great enthusiasm and passion for helping others and offering the best of themselves.

🎓Education:

University degree in Labor Relations or Law.

🌱Experience>:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position is valued. Experience in the healthcare sector is highly valued.

🌍Languages:

A good level of English is valued.

👉Other skills and knowledge:

A good level of Excel is valued.

A decisive, organized person with conflict resolution skills.

Innovation, committed to you, and customer support

At Sanitas, we welcome you with open arms. You will be part of an innovative team, committed to employees and focused on customer care and support. We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for development and growth where people are our greatest asset.

We are TopEmployers

We are #TopEmployers2026 in Spain! 🏆 This certification from Top Employers Spain recognizes our commitment to employee well-being, as well as the policies and procedures to care for every person who is part of Sanitas. And, most importantly, it drives us to keep improving!

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¿Qué harás en el equipo?

Garantizar el cumplimiento de la legalidad vigente en materia laboral y gestionar la resolución de conflictos protegiendo los intereses de la compañía, asegurando que las condiciones de trabajo se adaptan a las necesidades de la compañía en cada momento.

💙Aplicar el régimen disciplinario en la compañía (Despidos y Sanciones) en caso de conductas inadecuadas, proponiendo y realizando todos los trámites en caso de sancionar al empleado/a y gestionando la salida del empleado/a de la compañía en caso de sanción muy grave (despido).

💙Representar a la empresa en las reuniones con los Comités de Empresa y Comités de Seguridad y Salud y con los sindicatos.

💙Coordinar con los despachos externos la defensa jurídica de la empresa ante demandas de trabajadores.

💙Representar a la Empresa ante la administración, organismos oficiales, autoridad laboral en el área de lo social (Inspección de Trabajo, SMAC, Juzgados de lo Social).

💙Gestionar y preparar la documentación correspondiente respecto a los requerimientos de la Inspección de Trabajo.

💙Gestionar los procesos de Elecciones Sindicales en la empresa.

💙Elaborar contratos de trabajo y cláusulas específicas. Realizar escritos de Modificación Sustancial y novación de condiciones de trabajo.

💙Prestar asesoramiento y resolver consultas en materia de relaciones laborales a los mandos.

💙Elaborar y actualizar la normativa de aplicación en Recursos Humanos.

💙Analizar e interpretar los diferentes convenios colectivos aplicables

💙Controlar el cumplimiento de la cuota de reserva para los trabajadores discapacitados. Tramitación del Certificado de Excepcionalidad.

💙Asegurar la implantación del Plan de Igualdad. Formar parte de la Comisión de Igualdad.

💙Gestionar Jubilaciones, Jubilaciones Parciales.

💙Estudiar las novedades legislativas y de jurisprudencia e informar de su impacto.

💙Proponer ideas para un mejor funcionamiento del departamento.

¿Qué necesitas?

Buscamos profesionales con muchas ganas y pasión por ayudar a los demás y ofrecer lo mejor de ellos mismos.

🎓Formación:

Grado universitario en Relaciones Laborales o Derecho.

🌱Experiencia:

Valorable experiencia mínima de 3 años en un puesto similar. Muy valorable experiencia en el sector sanitario.

🌍Idiomas:

Valorable buen nivel de inglés.

👉Otras habilidades y conocimientos:

Valorable buen nivel de Excel.

Persona resolutiva, organizada, con capacidad de resolución de conflictos.

Innovación, comprometidos contigo y ayuda al cliente

En Sanitas te esperamos con los brazos abiertos. Formarás parte de un equipo innovador, comprometido con los/as empleados/as y con foco en el cuidado y ayuda al cliente. Ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, con oportunidades de desarrollo y crecimiento en donde las personas son nuestro mayor valor.