HR Operations Lead Iberia

Syngenta AG; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biotechnology and chemical company is seeking an experienced HR Operations Lead to enhance their HR functions in Spain. This role involves overseeing payroll administration, HRIS management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, all within a culture that values diversity and work-life balance. Candidates should have expertise in HR processes and fluency in Spanish and English, with a competitive salary and a hybrid work model available.

Servicios

Possibility of teleworking in a hybrid model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to learning platforms and development options

Formación

• Experience with HRIS like Workday or SAP.
• Deep understanding of payroll and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with national labor laws and regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage payroll compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee HRIS management and data integrity.
• Handle end-to-end employee lifecycle management.

Conocimientos

Proficiency in HR Information Systems

Understanding of payroll processes

Problem solving

Legal Knowledge

Languages fluency (Spanish, English)

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly experienced HR Operations Lead to join our HR team. As part of the HR Operations Team, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing various HR functions, with a focus on payroll administration and other collective agreement key processes for our organization in Spain.

Responsibilities :

• Legal compliance and accuracy in payroll and compensation.
• HR Information Systems (HRIS) Management, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• E2E Employee Lifecycle Management (from contract generation & onboarding until the exit management).
• Employee attendance, Support employees with quality and answer queries / request in a timely manner.
• Update processes & policies accordingly the legal updates in labour, Social Security or taxes.
• HR reports and dashboards - Develop and maintain HR / KPI dashboards. Analyze HR data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Training administration.
• T&A system management.
• Compensation round operation.
• Expat and relocations management.
• Manage the vendors relationship.

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading biotech and chemical companies, with focus in agriculture, comprised of Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality, and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group with 49,000 people in more than 100 countries working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration, and The Good Growth Plan, we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy, and partnering for impact.

TogetherSyngentaIberia. In Syngenta, we understand the value of the diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

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Qualifications

• Proficiency in HR Information Systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, LMS, SNOW).
• Understanding of payroll processes, tax calculations, and benefits administration.
• Expertise in designing and administering comprehensive compensation structures and social benefits programs, including salary benchmarking, equity compensation, retirement plans, and health insurance schemes.

Internal & external relationship building :

• Vendor management : Managing supplier relationships with external vendors and ensuring they deliver quality services.
• Local and global compliance and positive interaction to build an efficient working network.
• Communicating effectively with business leaders, SMEs and other support functions.

Legal Knowledge :

• Comprehensive knowledge of national labor laws, employment regulations, Chemical Collective Agreement (desirable) and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in payroll taxes, social security systems, and employee benefits administration
• Proficiency in international HR complexities, including work permits, data protection, and cross-border employment issues

Problem solving :

• Critical thinking and analytical mindset to approach complex HR issues systematically.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate ambiguous situations and changing organizational needs.
• Collaborative approach to engage stakeholders across departments for effective problem resolution.

Languages

• Spanish and English fluency are a must .

Additional Information

• A role that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• A culture that promotes work / life balance and celebrates diversity.
• Possibility of teleworking in ahybrid model : 3 days at home, 2 at the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Learning culture and a wide range of development options, including access to learning platforms.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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