HR Labour Specialist

WSP in Canada; Valladolid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Learning and development opportunities

Internal mobility and career growth

Flexible benefits programme

Employee discounts

Employee share ownership opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

WSP in Spain is seeking an experienced HR Labour Specialist to support our People Team in Madrid, Santander or Valladolid. You will provide labour and employment expertise, ensure compliance with Spanish legislation, and collaborate with HR partners, managers and external advisors to guide employment decisions.

This role offers exposure to international recruitment, mobility, and complex employee relations within a leading multinational organisation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Spanish employment law

HR systems

ERP platforms

Education

Degree in Human Resources/Labour Relations/Business Admin/Law

Tools

HR systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Madrid/Santander/Valladolid | Presencial | Jornada Completa

Building a Sustainable Future Together

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.

What You'll Do

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.

Your Impact

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.

The Team You'll Join

You will join a collaborative and highly professional People team that works closely with business leaders across Spain. Our HR Business Partnering team acts as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting organisational growth, employee engagement, talent development and operational excellence.

Our Culture

We work in an environment built on trust, collaboration and mutual support. We value different perspectives, encourage knowledge sharing and believe that great solutions come from empowered and engaged people.

The Opportunity

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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Senior Technical Specialist Profile

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.

Life at WSP

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.

What We Offer

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.

Our Recruitment Process

We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, respectful and engaging.

Typically, The Process Includes

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.
• An interview with the hiring manager and key stakeholders.
• A final discussion to explore the role, team and future opportunities in greater depth.

Be Yourself

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and assessed in line with our commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion.

Ready to Help Us Shape the Future?

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, apply your labour relations expertise and contribute to a growing international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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