Especialista en Relaciones Laborales

We are looking for an experienced labour relations professional who combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline.

• Approximately 10 to 15 years of experience in labour relations, employment law or related HR functions.

• Strong knowledge of Spanish employment legislation, collective bargaining agreements and labour relations practices.

• Experience managing complex employee relations cases and advising managers on labour matters.

• Knowledge of international mobility, immigration processes and employment requirements for international hires.

• Advanced digital skills and experience working with HR systems and ERP platforms.

• Excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English.

• Experience working within complex, matrix or multinational organisations would be highly valued.

We believe the best solutions come from people who are given the opportunity to grow. At WSP, we will support your professional development through meaningful challenges, continuous learning opportunities and collaboration with experts across the globe. We embrace flexibility, innovation and career development, recognising that every professional journey is unique.

In addition to a competitive salary package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term career development:

• The opportunity to join a global leader in engineering and professional services.

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, summer schedules and work-life balance initiatives.

• Hybrid working model.

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• Internal mobility and career progression within an international organisation.

• Flexible benefits programme and employee discounts.

• Employee share ownership opportunities.

• Wellbeing and health-focused initiatives.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together experts in transportation and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water, and advisory services. Across Central Europe, we combine local expertise with global reach to deliver projects that create a positive and lasting impact for our clients, communities, and the environment.

We are currently expanding our People Team and are looking to appoint an experienced HR Labour Specialist in Madrid, Santander or Valladolid to support our growing organisation and help shape the future of employment practices across our business.

In this role, you will be part of our HR Business Partnering function, providing specialist labour and employment expertise that enables our teams and leaders to make informed and compliant people decisions. You will work closely with HR Business Partners, managers, legal advisors and business stakeholders, helping to create a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic people initiatives, support organisational change, and influence key employment decisions within a dynamic and international environment.

As an HR Labour Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting WSP's people agenda by providing expert guidance on labour relations and employment matters across Spain.

Your key responsibilities will include:

· Provide internal employment law advice to HR Business Partners, managers and the business on the interpretation and application of employment legislation, collective bargaining agreements, internal policies and terms and conditions of employment.

· Provide advice and manage individual and collective employment matters, including recruitment and employment, changes to terms and conditions, mobility, disciplinary matters, terminations, dismissals, reorganisations and restructurings.

· Prepare and review employment contracts, addenda, contractual amendments, agreements and employee communications, ensuring compliance with the applicable legal framework and corporate policies. Coordinate with HR, Legal, Compliance and external advisors on employment-related matters.

· Advise on and manage the recruitment and employment of international professionals in Spain, assessing the employment and legal requirements applicable to each case.

· Coordinate international recruitment processes requiring residence and work authorisations, visas or other immigration requirements, working with specialised external providers where appropriate.

📍 Madrid/Santander/Valladolid | 🏡 Presencial | ⏱️ Jornada Completa

This role offers exposure to a wide range of labour and employment matters within a leading international organisation. You will have the opportunity to influence business decisions, contribute to strategic projects, collaborate with experienced professionals across Europe and continue developing your expertise in a complex and evolving employment landscape.

We are looking for a highly experienced professional with strong technical judgement and a passion for delivering high-quality labour relations support. You will act as a subject matter expert within the People function and contribute to strengthening our employment practices and compliance framework.