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PRL & HR Operations Manager

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Sateliot

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Sateliot doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

    “Técnico Superior en PRL, with at least the Safety and Occupational Hygiene specialisms (Ergonomics / Psychosocial is a plus).” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Real impact on one of Europe's most ambitious space projects.

  • Growth: we cover 50% of courses or master's degrees (up to 5% of your salary), plus Spanish and Catalan classes.

  • Health & balance: 50% on private health insurance and Urban Sports Club, a flexible schedule, and hybrid work, we focus on results, not hours.

  • Flexible Compensation: flexible compensation through Cobee (meal, transport, kindergarten).

  • A truly global team: 20+ nationalities building something genuinely new - and genuinely nice to work with. Great vibes, real teamwork.

  • A real welcome: a dedicated buddy from day one.

  • Life outside work: we organize leisure and sports activities both during and outside working hours - because great teams connect beyond the screen.

  • Catering: if you don't have time to cook, we partner with a catering company so a freshmeal is sorted, no need to think about it.

  • Parking: on-site parking at the office, with Sateliot covering 50% of the cost - plus free bike parking if you prefer to pedal in.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Técnico Superior en PRL, with at least the Safety and Occupational Hygiene specialisms (Ergonomics / Psychosocial is a plus). This is non-negotiable: you'll execute the technical function.

  • 5-6 years executing PRL in industrial / factory environments (automotive, manufacturing, heavy industry or similar) - real plants with tangible risk, not office-only settings.

  • Experience leading or coordinating an HR administration team, or having owned PRL inside a People function with exposure to payroll, contracting and mobility.

  • Solid operational command of labour and legal matters: you understand how payroll, contract types and visas work, and you know when to lean on specialist advice.

  • Native or professional Spanish and working English (international environment).

Nice to have

  • Experience in a tech / deep-tech scale-up or fast-growth environment.

  • Exposure to regulated industries, classified or defence environments.

  • A third PRL specialism and/or experience with Equality Plans (Planes de Igualdad).

  • Familiarity with HRIS and payroll tooling (Personio, Payfit or equivalents).

The role

Sateliot is a Barcelona-based satellite company with one goal: connect everything, everywhere. Founded in 2018, we've built the first satellite constellation that lets standard commercial devices communicate directly from space. Our technology bridges the gaps that terrestrial networks will never reach, bringing affordable and secure connectivity to industries, governments, and communities across the planet.

What you'll do

  • Build and execute Sateliot's PRL system from the ground up: risk assessments, preventive planning, and follow-through across office, laboratory and hardware-integration environments.

  • Personally cover the technical prevention function (Safety and Occupational Hygiene; Ergonomics / Psychosocial a plus), and adapt it to new and soon-to-be regulated environments.

  • Govern the external prevention service (SPA): set the criteria and hold it accountable rather than just processing what it sends - starting with health surveillance.

  • Lead a team of 3-4 specialists owning labour administration, contracts, payroll and international mobility / visas - giving structure, priorities and criteria without taking over their domain.

  • Be the operational reference point on day-to-day labour and legal matters, resolving what you can and escalating the rest to specialist counsel.

  • Ensure compliance and quality across administrative processes, working closely with Talent, Finance and the technical teams.

Additional requirements

  • Based in Barcelona with the right to work in Spain, able to work on-site / hybrid with the team

About Sateliot

Sateliot is a Barcelona-based company operating in the space tech sector, specializing in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company builds and operates a constellation of small satellites that provide global, continuous connectivity for devices in remote areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable, effectively creating a 'space-based' telecom operator. Sateliot's scale is that of a growth-stage startup, with a workforce of around 100 employees, and it has secured significant funding rounds to deploy its satellite constellation.

Sateliot's headquarters and main operations are in Barcelona, Spain, which is also the hub for its engineering, product, and business teams. The company's work culture is that of a fast-moving, deep-tech startup, with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation. For international professionals, Sateliot offers a compelling opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology in a European startup environment, with roles spanning from software and firmware engineering to AI and project management. The company is actively hiring for a variety of technical and non-technical positions, making it an accessible entry point for international talent looking to enter the space industry in Spain.

Industry
Space Tech
Founded
2019
Employees
50–200
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
sateliot.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Barcelona is the company's global HQ, so most roles are based there, offering a chance to live in a major Mediterranean tech hub.
  • The company works in English, making it accessible for international professionals who do not speak Spanish.
  • Sateliot is a deep-tech startup, so roles involve hands-on work on satellite communications, firmware, and AI, offering strong career development in a niche industry.
  • The company has raised significant funding, indicating a stable runway and growth potential for early employees.
  • Spain's space sector is emerging, and Sateliot is one of its most prominent startups, offering a unique opportunity to be in on the ground floor.

In their own words

About the company & team

Sateliot's People team is scaling the company from ~150 to ~300 people over the next couple of years, and this role is central to building the foundation that makes it possible. You'll stand up our occupational health & safety function - PRL - from scratch and execute it hands-on, while leading the HR operations engine that keeps hiring, contracts, payroll and international mobility running.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer and consolidating a team of 3-4 specialists, you'll take operational load off the leadership so strategy - not day-to-day admin - is where their focus goes. You're as comfortable running a risk assessment on a lab or hardware-integration floor as you are giving structure to a team of experts.

We lead with humility, move fast, and take ownership. We collaborate without ego and measure ourselves by real impact, not titles or hierarchy. We hire people who already live these values.

Additional information

Learn more: https://sateliot.space/

Sateliot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without discrimination on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

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