Regional (HR) Business Partner m / f / x

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; Gijón; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A pioneering energy storage company in Gijón is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to establish HR operations for their new factory. The role involves leading recruitment, ensuring legal compliance with Spanish labor laws, and strategizing with the European and global HR teams. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of HR experience and fluency in Spanish and English.

Formación

• 5 - 8 years of experience in HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Spanish labor law and social security systems.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead HR point of contact for the new factory.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding for the new factory team.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish legal standards.

Conocimientos

Intercultural communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting‑edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together!

As the Regional (HR) Business Partner for Spain, you will be the cornerstone of our HR operations. A key and primary focus of this role will be to serve as the key HR person for our new factory setup , this position is building up local team from the ground up and establishing all HR processes. You will act as a strategic partner to local management, ensure legal compliance, and be the vital link between our European operations and our global HR team in China.

Join our dynamic European team!

Key Responsibilities

• Be the lead HR point of contact for our new factory, managing all HR-related aspects of the startup, including recruitment, onboarding, and setting up local policies.
• Drive the full-cycle recruitment and training efforts to build and develop the new factory team.
• Manage all operational HR tasks including onboarding, benefits administration, and maintaining employee records.
• Research and analyze employee trends and data to develop a deep understanding of the local
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Spanish legal standards to ensure compliance and reduce organizational risk.
• Research employee trends to develop initiatives that increase engagement and retention.
• Assist management in conflict resolution and act as a guardian of the company’s ethics, values, and culture.
• Work closely with the local European HR team to align regional strategies.
• Maintain a close and effective collaboration with the central HR team in China, facilitating smooth communication and ensuring global HR initiatives are successfully adapted and implemented locally.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field experience.
• 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Spanish labor law and social security systems.
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management especially in a factory environment.
• Very good understanding of a factory set‑up with knowledge of relevant HR policies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent intercultural communication skills and good understanding of the Chinese corporate world.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong intercultural communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, international environment.
• Business fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal) is essential.
• Chinese (Mandarin) language skills are a significant plus.