Human Resources Specialist

T-Maxx International; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Maxx International in Spain is seeking an HR Specialist to support daily HR operations across recruitment coordination, payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, and HR compliance for a leading automotive brand.

You will collaborate with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders, ensure accurate personnel files, manage onboarding/offboarding, and assist with contracts and documentation, all while ensuring compliance with Spanish labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, BA, or law.
• 2–4 years HR administration experience in Spain.
• Experience supporting recruitment and interview coordination.
• Familiarity with Spanish payroll and Social Security processes.
• Fluency in Spanish and Catalan; good English; Chinese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment from postings to interviews and coordination with hiring managers.
• Assist payroll data collection and coordination with external payroll providers (Asesoría).
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HR databases.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Payroll administration

HR operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Law

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Our client is a prominent automotive brand. We are helping them look for an HR Specialist to support daily HR operations in Spain, covering recruitment coordination, payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, and HR compliance.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in Spanish HR administration, a good understanding of local labor regulations, and the ability to coordinate effectively with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Support

• Support the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, CV screening, and interview coordination.
• Communicate with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain recruitment records and support employer branding and recruitment campaigns when required.

2. Payroll & Social Security Administration

• Assist in payroll preparation by collecting and verifying employee data, attendance records, and payroll‑related documentation.
• Coordinate with external payroll providers (Asesoría) on payroll processing, employment contracts, and employee status changes.
• Support Social Security administration, including employee registrations and deregistrations (Alta / Baja).
• Coordinate sick leave (Baja médica) and other payroll‑related employee changes.

3. Employee Lifecycle & HR Administration

• Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with employment contract preparation, amendments, and other employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files and HR databases.
• Support attendance, leave, and absence management, including vacation tracking.

4. HR Compliance & General Support

• Support compliance with Spanish labor regulations and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (Convenio Colectivo).
• Handle confidential employee information responsibly.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team and participate in HR‑related projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in HR administration, HR operations, HR assistant, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting recruitment processes and coordinating interviews.
• Basic hands‑on experience or understanding of Spanish payroll processes, including Social Security procedures (Alta / Baja), sick leave administration, and coordination with external payroll providers (Asesoría).
• Familiarity with Spanish labor regulations and Collective Bargaining Agreements (Convenio Colectivo) is preferred.
• Experience managing employment contracts, personnel files, and other HR documentation.
• Fluent in Spanish and Catalan, with good working proficiency in English.
• Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills in a multicultural environment.
• Strong cross‑cultural communication skills and the ability to support multi-country HR initiatives.
• Results‑oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong learning agility and a proactive mindset.