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HR Administrator

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)

Veolia

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Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What can you contribute? 🎯

University degree or Higher Level Vocational Training.
Minimum 2 years of experience in similar functions.
Solid knowledge in labor relations.
Ability to work in a team, managing multiple priorities.
Proficiency in human resources tools and software (Meta4 and SuccessFactors are valued).
High capacity for analysis and data management.
Capacity for administrative and documentary management.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary according to experience and merit.
Full-time.
Being part of a dynamic team.

What unites the entire workforce is working with passion, enthusiasm and excellence so that our daily contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, together building a green and inclusive present.

If you want to be part of this team and join us in this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer! Are you up for it?

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.

The role

Within the HR Department of Agua Municipal, we are looking for an Administrative Assistant with experience in the HR field to perform the following functions:

What you'll do

Preparation of registrations, terminations, contractual modifications, renewals, changes in working hours, and preparation of contractual documentation (PDP, PDB). Monitoring and control of contract expiration dates.

Comprehensive management of settlements due to leave, maternity/paternity, partial retirements, and advances/loans, including calculations, documentation, and coordination.

Notification and management of changes involving modifications in internal systems (work center, organizational unit, category, salary, etc.) and filing of confidential documentation.

Requesting and coordinating documentation for new hires, as well as management of work equipment, access cards, laptops, and mobile devices.

Extracting, preparing and sending confidential information (pay slips, reports for finance, audits, inspections) and creating informative support files for HR.

Management of collective agreement policies, billing process, management of the Christmas bonus, preparation of documents (suspensions, certificates, agreements), resolution of inquiries, and support in the opening of work centers.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
Onboarding
Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded: 1853
Employees: 200,000–250,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more

Good to know if you are moving

Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in Environment, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

Veolia is a listed company, currently a world leader in the environmental sector.
We mainly work in three major areas: water💧, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy 🔋 improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries and cities.

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