HR Officer Iberia

Xior Student Housing; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Xior Student Housing is seeking an HR Officer for Spain and Portugal to support HR functions and management across various teams. This role involves strategic HR initiatives, payroll management, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, amidst an opportunity to grow within a dynamic international company.

Servicios

Meal Vouchers

Health Insurance

Competitive Annual Salary

Formación

• Experience as HR Officer, HR Generalist, or HRBP in Spain and Portugal.
• Fluency in English (C1/C2), Spanish, and good Portuguese level.
• In-depth knowledge of Spanish labor law and payroll regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Act as HR point of contact for managers and employees.
• Oversee payroll process for Spain and Portugal.
• Lead recruitment lifecycle for all roles.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Educación

Degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

Join us in delivering a great first living experience to more than 21 000 students.

Xior is the largest owner & operator of student accommodation in continental Europe. Our mission is to give as many students as possible a great first living experience. We offer a second home to more than 21 000 students in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Sweden. A place where they can live, study, connect and relax.

We want to do more than just provide infrastructure for our students. We believe we play a fundamental role in students' journey to independence. The right people are essential in this.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join our team, supporting the operations in Spain and Portugal.

**HR OFFICER SPAIN & PORTUGAL**

Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain Reporting to: Head of HR Europe / Operational Manager.

Purpose Of Job

As an HR Officer (HRBP), you'll play a crucial role in supporting our business objectives by providing comprehensive HR support to our teams across Spain and Portugal. This is a hands-on and strategic position where you'll act as a true HR Business Partner, driving HR initiatives and ensuring the effective management of our people. You'll be responsible for a broad range of HR functions, from operational tasks to strategic projects, with a strong focus on payroll, recruitment, talent development, and employee retention.

Key Responsabilities

• HR Business Partnering: Act as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees in Spain and Portugal, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Payroll & Administration: Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for Spain and Portugal, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Manage HR administration tasks, including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Recruitment & Selection: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for all roles within Spain and Portugal, from identifying talent needs to successful onboarding, utilizing various sourcing strategies.
• Talent Management & Development: Implement and manage training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression. Drive talent retention initiatives, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Performance Management: Support managers in performance review processes, objective setting, and addressing performance-related issues.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations matters, providing advice and mediation where necessary, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
• Project Implementation: Collaborate with the European HQ to implement and localize global HR projects and initiatives across Spain and Portugal.
• HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure all HR practices and policies are compliant with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws and company standards.
  
  

Knowledge, Skill And Experience Required

• Experience: Proven experience as an HR Officer, HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner, with a strong background in managing payroll and HR operations in Spain and Portugal.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1/C2 level) is essential for this role, as you'll be liaising with European HQ and diverse teams. Fluency in Spanish and having a Good level of Portuguese will be highly valued.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Spanish labor law, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
• Project Management: Experience in implementing HR projects and initiatives, ideally within a multi-country or international environment.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Mindset: Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Education: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Travel: Regular travel to our various student accommodation sites across Spain and Portugal will be required to support local teams and projects.
  
  

Profile

• Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and employees
• Able to demonstrate a good level of emotional intelligence and resilience when responding to often complex cases. Used to work under pressure.
• Good level of communication and influencing skills
• Experience of facilitating meetings and training initiatives
• Able to elicit information to identify specific stakeholder needs and to offer clear advice and guidance on specialist procedures
• Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Able to apply a comprehensive understanding of systems and procedures
  
  

We Offer

• Joining a solid and consolidated group. The position is structural and offers real possibilities for development
• Competitive Annual Salary
• Meal Vouchers
• Health Insurance
  
  

Why apply?

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company.

Be a key player in shaping the HR landscape for our operations in Spain and Portugal.

Develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.