Iberia HR Advisor - Employee Relations & Compliance

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide trusted HR support across Spain and Portugal, partnering with managers and employees to navigate employment law, policies and best practices in a dynamic, international business.

Based in Madrid or Barcelona with a flexible hybrid model, you will advise on employee relations, performance, restructuring, and change initiatives while maintaining risk controls and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Spanish employment law and practices.
• Experience as HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or Employee Relations.
• Ability to guide managers and employees in a multinational setting.
• Fluency in Spanish and Portuguese contexts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice to managers and employees across Spain and Portugal.
• Manage employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, absence management, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and company policies.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures and workforce projects.
• Partner with managers to address people-related challenges and build leadership capability.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures to ensure fair decision-making.
• Collaborate with regional HR, Legal and business stakeholders on complex matters.
• Support annual HR processes including performance reviews, compensation cycles, talent planning and engagement initiatives.
• Monitor legislative developments and advise on impact to the business.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Spanish employment law

Portuguese employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide trusted HR support across Spain and Portugal, partnering with managers and employees to navigate employment law, policies and best practices in a dynamic, international business.

Based in Madrid or Barcelona with a flexible hybrid model, you will advise on employee relations, performance, restructuring, and change initiatives while maintaining risk controls and a positive employee experience.