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Human Resources Business Partner

Hybrid in Villaviciosa·Added 3 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Villaviciosa
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience

    • Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, of which at least 3 must be in HRBP positions with direct interaction with the business

    • Experience operating in matrix structures

    • Previous experience in the education sector is a plus

    • Experience in multinational and/or multi-center companies is a plus

Education & certifications

  • Education

    • Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration and Management, or other related degrees

    • Specialized Master's in HR Management is a plus

    • Complementary training in change management or coaching is a plus

Languages

  • Languages

    • Spanish and English, high level (C1)

    • Other languages are a plus

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract
  • Hybrid remote work model (4 days on-site and 1 day remote)
  • Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Joining a leading educational institution with a strong international character
  • Participation in strategic projects with direct impact on the business.

The role

description

Madrid - Villaviciosa de Odón

1. Strategic business partner

  • To be the reference interlocutor for managers in matters of people and organization
  • To maintain an own proactive agenda with business leaders, anticipating their needs
  • To translate business strategy into implications for people, structure, cost, and labor risks
  • Provide data-driven insights (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, critical vacancies, payroll costs...) to support decision-making

2. Organizational design and workforce planning

  • To design and adjust the organizational structure to sustain growth while maintaining efficiency
  • To lead workforce planning, anticipating needs
  • To participate in workforce sizing and the approval of new positions within the area's personnel budget

3. Leadership development and talent management

  • To act as a coach and consultant for managers in managing their teams, especially in difficult decisions: performance, conflicts, reorganizations
  • To identify, together with the business, development needs, reskilling, and upskilling, and translate them into concrete plans in coordination with the Training and Development area
  • To identify, together with the business, the necessary and existing talent in the organization, and attract it in those functions where there are needs, in coordination with the talent acquisition area
  • To co-design with the manager compensation and progression decisions for their team, within the corporate framework
  • To support the most impactful moments in the employee life cycle: onboarding and offboarding, promotions, life events
  • To design and drive action plans to improve their team's engagement, in coordination with the Employee Experience area

4. Labor relations, compliance, and risk management

  • To anticipate and manage labor risks before they materialize, in coordination with the Labor Relations area
  • To ensure compliance with current labor regulations and stay updated on legislative changes impacting the business
  • To support the relationship with the legal workers' representatives and attend equality, safety, and health committees, etc.
  • To escalate with judgment: distinguishing what can be resolved autonomously and what requires the legal framework or the expertise of the Labor Relations specialist
  • To request and coordinate workplace risk assessments, in coordination with the Health and Safety area
  • To coordinate with the Medical Service the reintegration after long-term sick leave and requests for workplace adaptations

5. Change management and culture

  • To lead the implementation of centrally defined organizational change initiatives
  • To sustain the group's culture and standards in a context of rapid growth and geographic dispersion
  • Facilitate annual HR processes (talent review, performance evaluation, salary review...) ensuring their effective adoption in day-to-day operations

Specific knowledge

  • Specific knowledge

    • Labor legislation Spanish and application and interpretation of multiple collective bargaining agreements

    • Identification and attraction of talent

    • Evaluation of employee performance and potential

    • Design and monitoring of training and development plans, tailored to each employee's performance and potential

    • Design of action plans to improve engagement organizational

    • Understanding of salary bands, incentive schemes and social benefits applicable to their workforce group

    • Support in preparing the budget and headcount tracking, forecast control and budget compliance

    • Financial fundamentals applied to HR: reading P&L, controlling headcount cost and budget

    • Proficiency with HRIS systems (Oracle or equivalent) and people analytics tools

About Universidad Europea

Universidad Europea is a private higher education institution in Spain, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs across fields such as health sciences, engineering, business, and creative design. It operates multiple campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, and serves a diverse student body of over 16,000, with a strong focus on internationalization and bilingual education.

For international professionals, Universidad Europea offers teaching and administrative roles in English, French, and Spanish, with a significant emphasis on accredited doctoral faculty (ANECA) and industry-experienced instructors. The university supports relocation through its international environment, modern facilities, and connections to global academic networks, making it an attractive option for educators and researchers seeking to work in Spain.

Industry
Higher Education
Founded
1995
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Universidad Europea is part of Global University Systems (GUS), a global network, offering potential international mobility.
  • The university has campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, providing multiple location options.
  • Many teaching roles require ANECA accreditation or a PhD, but there are also positions for industry professionals in design, sports, and vocational training.
  • Bilingual roles (English/Spanish, French/Spanish) are common, making it accessible for international academics.
  • The university emphasizes innovation and digital learning, with many online teaching opportunities.
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