Labour Relations Advisor - Cigna Healthcare

ES3 ESP Cigna European Services; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare in Spain seeks an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to join the Labour Relations team in a hybrid role, working on-site 2–3 days per week. You will provide expert employment law advice and manage both individual and collective labour matters across the business.

Reporting to the Labour Relations Manager, you will collaborate with HR Partners, managers, and external counsel to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Law degree
• At least 5 years of professional experience in employment law or labour relations.
• Experience advising on Spanish employment law matters within multinational company or similarly complex environment.
• Experience managing labour litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Experience dealing with labour inspections and regulatory authorities.
• Native/fluent Spanish as well as fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on individual and collective labour relations matters.
• Deliver practical and business-oriented legal advice on Spanish employment law and regulatory changes.
• Manage labour litigation matters and coordinate with external legal counsel.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and managers to ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

Skills

Spanish (native/fluent)

English (fluent)

Education

Law Degree

Job description

About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2026, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry. Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive—ensuring your well-being and work-life balance. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first. At Cigna, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life’s key moments, your work will matter. Grow with us—and help shape the future of healthcare.

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to join our Labour Relations team in Spain. This is a hybrid role where you will be in the office 2 - 3 days a week depending on business needs. Reporting to the Labour Relations Manager, you will provide expert employment law advice and labour relations support across a wide range of individual and collective employment matters. You will partner closely with HR Business Partners, managers, business leaders and external counsel to help ensure legal compliance, manage employment-related risks and support business objectives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex labour law issues within a highly regulated multinational environment while contributing to complex employment and labour relations matters across Spain.

Labour Relations & Employee Relations

• Provide expert advice on individual and collective labour relations matters. Support interactions, participate in consultation and negotiation with employee representatives. Advise on disciplinary actions, employee grievances, workplace investigations and other sensitive employee relations matters. Draft and review employment-related communications, including disciplinary actions, terminations and responses to employee representative bodies. Support organizational changes and workforce management initiatives from an employment law perspective.

Employment Law Advisory

• Deliver practical and business-oriented legal advice on Spanish employment law and labour regulations. Provide guidance on employment risks and propose mitigation strategies. Monitor legislative developments and support the implementation of regulatory changes.

Litigation & Regulatory Matters

• Manage labour litigation matters in coordination with external legal counsel. Manage labour inspections and administrative proceedings, including the preparation of legal documentation and responses to labour authorities. Monitor ongoing claims and provide recommendations regarding legal risk and appropriate courses of action.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and managers to provide practical employment law support. Develop effective working relationships across HR and the business to support consistent decision-making. Support HR initiatives by ensuring compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Law Degree.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in employment law, labour relations or a similar role.
• Experience advising on Spanish employment law matters within a multinational company, labour law firm or similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing labour litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Experience dealing with labour inspections and regulatory authorities.
• Experience handling complex individual and collective labour relations matters.
• Native/fluent Spanish as well as fluency in English.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Spanish labour law and employment regulations.
• Excellent analytical and legal reasoning skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High degree of autonomy, accountability and professional judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and strong team orientation.

About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join in driving growth and improving life.