Human Resources Generalist

Beck & Pollitzer; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Part-time options

Global exposure

International career opportunities

Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Beck & Pollitzer is seeking an experienced HR Generalist in Madrid to act as the local HR expert, guiding onboarding, changes and offboarding, and delivering end-to-end care by phone, chat, and ticketing. You will coach local managers, implement HR processes, and handle payroll inputs and recruitment in a multilingual environment.

You will work with the Iberia General Manager and Head of HR, ensuring compliance with Spanish labour law, CBAs, and social security procedures while using HRIS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university.
• Proven HR generalist experience (typically 5+ years) covering employee relations, payroll inputs and recruitment.
• Experience coaching managers and rolling out HR processes as local contact.
• Fluent English and native or fluent Spanish.
• Knowledge of Spanish labour law, CBAs and social security procedures.
• Familiarity with HR systems and ticketing tools; comfortable using a digital certificate.
• Strong problem-solving, independent decision-making and prioritization.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality and data protection awareness.
• Interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide employees through onboarding, changes, and offboarding via phone, chat, and ticketing.
• Advise local managers on people decisions and conduct training.
• Establish and embed HR processes (talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, rewards, engagement).
• Prepare payroll inputs and distribute payslips; answer payroll questions.
• Handle recruitment administration and onboarding activities.
• Update collective bargaining agreement (CBA) parameters in payroll records.
• Maintain employee records in HRIS and manage international assignments.
• Coordinate with external parties and group HR on projects.

Skills

HR Generalist

Coaching Managers

English Proficiency

Spanish Proficiency

Spanish Labour Law

Independent Work

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

HRIS

Ticketing tools

Payroll systems

Job description

At Beck & Pollitzer, everything we do is underpinned by our core values: one team, a passion for our customers and the work we do for them, and the consistency and persistence we demonstrate every day. We recruit people who share these values and excel in their field. When you join our team, you enable the team to deliver or take part in some of the largest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects in the world. Our employees are experts across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, printing, packaging, fast-moving consumer goods, metals, and many more.

Main responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Iberica General Manager and functionally to the Head of HR, act as the local HR expert and first point of contact, guiding employees through the moments that matter (onboarding, changes, offboarding) and delivering end-to-end care by phone, chat and ticketing system, resolving queries professionally and within agreed timelines
• Advise and coach local managers on people decisions and run employee and manager training, so they act compliantly and effectively; prepare documents that comply with the Spanish legal environment
• Together with Group HR and local management, establish and embed HR processes and standards (talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, rewards, engagement, exits), roll out global initiatives locally, and spot process gaps and digitise processes using data and automation
• Prepare and review payroll inputs, distribute payslips, review final settlements and answer employee questions on payslips and other employment matters
• Handle recruitment administration and onboarding: request employment contracts and hiring documentation, review and file employee records, coordinate onboarding requirements, identify training needs and arrange medical examinations
• Handle employment-related cases, update collective bargaining agreement (CBA) parameters in payroll records and prepare the annual working calendar based on public holidays and the applicable CBA
• Create and maintain employee records, data and employment status in HRIS, including updates and departures
• Manage international assignments: review A1 forms for employees posted abroad and submit the required notifications to the Spanish labour authorities for employees posted to Spain, using a digital certificate
• Liaise with external parties and the global HR team as needed, take part in group HR projects and processes when required, and provide local information and support

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university
• Proven HR generalist experience (typically 5 or more years) covering employee relations, payroll inputs and recruitment, ideally in an industrial services environment
• Track record of coaching managers and of building or rolling out HR processes, with the independence to work alone as the local HR contact in a small country team
• Fluent English, written and spoken, for working with Group HR; native or fluent Spanish
• Working knowledge of Spanish labour law, collective bargaining agreements and social security procedures
• Familiarity with HR systems and ticketing tools; comfortable using a digital certificate for filings with public authorities
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Sound judgment to ensure integrity, compliance, and confidentiality
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement

What we offer:

• Permanent contract, with part-time arrangements considered
• Inspiring HR work, including exposure to global teams and projects
• Be part of one of the world's leading industrial engineering and installation companies
• Work with internationally recognised manufacturing organisations
• Take ownership of strategic customer relationships across Europe
• Collaborate with experienced international teams
• Enjoy autonomy, commercial responsibility and international career opportunities
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package

Beck & Pollitzer is an Equal Opportunities Employer The information collected and processed as part of your application will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. As an international organization, English is our corporate language, and proficiency in English is essential to facilitate collaboration with colleagues and customers worldwide.