HR Operations Specialist EMEA

Angel Aligner; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Angel Aligner is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support payroll coordination, benefits, compliance, and HR systems across the Iberia region (Spain & Portugal). You will help structure HR operations and ensure a smooth employee lifecycle within a fast-growing, international team.

The role emphasizes strong process improvement, documentation, and close collaboration with the HRBP EMEA and HQ in China.

Formación

• 5–10 years of experience in payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and labor laws in Spain & Portugal; experience with other EMEA countries is a plus.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as SuccessFactors or similar.

Responsabilidades

• Implement processes to structure and strengthen HR operations for efficiency and clarity.
• Support the HRBP EMEA to analyze and improve HR processes.
• Ensure HR workflows are well-documented, transparent, and easy to follow for employees and managers.
• Manage HR invoices, ensuring timely processing and payment.
• Lead onboarding to ensure a smooth experience for all new hires across the region.
• Explain HR policies, benefits, and processes clearly to employees.
• Implement structured HR processes that employees can understand and follow.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, workplace safety, and SHE topics.
• Manage and regularly update employment contracts and amendments, and implement HR policies.
• Prepare and communicate all required HR documents to minimize company risk.
• Be the main HR point of contact for Iberia (Spain & Portugal).
• Communicate and coordinate the benefits program to enhance satisfaction.
• Own the SuccessFactors HR system and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with HQ in China for regional consistency.
• Work with the HRBP EMEA providing ongoing support in HR operations.
• Provide weekly HR reports to the HRBP EMEA with key data and updates.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an HR Operations Specialist to support our growing team by managing benefits, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR systems across the EMEA region, with a strong focus on Iberia (Spain & Portugal).

This role will be key in ensuring smooth HR operations, full compliance with local labor laws, and an outstanding employee experience.

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Implement processes to structure and strengthen HR operations, ensuring efficiency and clarity.
• Support the HRBP EMEA to analyze and improveHR processes, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure HR workflows are well‑documented, transparent, and easy to follow for employees and managers.
• Manage HR invoices, ensuring timely processing and payment of all invoices related to the HR department.

Recruitment & Employee LifeCycle

• Support and coordinate the Talent Acquisition
• Lead the onboarding process to ensure a smooth and positive experience for all new hires, ensuring seamless transitions at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
• Provide clear explanation on HR policies, benefits, and processes to employees.
• Implement structured HR processes that employees can easily understand and follow.

HR Compliance & Documentation

• Support the HRBP EMEA to ensure the full compliance with local labor laws, workplace safety, and critical topics such as Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE).
• Manage and regularly update employment contracts, amendments, and implement HR policies, ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
• Prepare and communicate all required HR documents to minimize company risk.

Benefits & HR Systems

• Be the main HR point of contact for Iberia (Spain & Portugal), ensuring compliance with local employment laws.
• Communicate and coordinate the benefits program to enhance employee satisfaction and competitiveness.
• Own the SuccessFactors HR system, ensuring smooth implementation, usage, and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate closely with HQ in China, aligning HR processes and systems for regional consistency.
• Work closely with the HRBP EMEA, providing ongoing support in HR operations.
• Provide weekly HR reports to the HRBP EMEA, summarizing key data, challenges, and updates.
• 5-10 years of HR experience in payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and labor laws in Spain & Portugal; experience with other EMEA countries is a plus.
• Experience with SuccessFactors or other HRIS systems, with the ability to lead implementation and improvements.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish;

Proficiency in an additional European language (French, German, Italian, or Portuguese) is a strong advantage

What We Offer

A key role in shaping HR operations for a growing international team.

A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Applications must include a CV in English to be considered.

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