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HR Operations Specialist

WorkMotion

WorkMotion

People & HR, Operations
Spain
Posted on Nov 20, 2025

About the Team Our HR operations team plays a pivotal role in managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle for our clients, from an employee’s first day to offboarding. This team is responsible for handling complex people-related matters and ensuring a seamless, efficient HR lifecycle process for our clients' talent, while also maintaining compliance across our entities and keeping our knowledge documentation up to date.

  • Serve as the primary HR expert for Spain, managing complex employment matters throughout the EOR lifecycle, including offboarding.
  • Act as the first point of contact for employees and clients, offering expert guidance on HR-related issues.
  • Ensure compliance with Spanish employment laws, advising on best practices and maintaining smooth HR operations.
  • Develop, refine, and enforce country-specific HR policies and processes to align with regulatory requirements.
  • Identify compliance risks or discrepancies through reporting, implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Support administrative HR tasks including (but not limited to) generating reports, employment verification letters, audits, HRIS management.
  • Drive process improvements by streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency, compliance, and quality.
  • Provide a localized, high-touch HR experience while collaborating with the product team to develop scalable solutions.
  • Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and Product teams to ensure seamless integration of HR processes.
  • Standardize and optimize HR procedures across global entities, with a strong focus on Spain.
  • Address internal and external HR queries with accuracy, serving as a trusted resource for Spanish employment matters.
  • Represent the company in front of the unions acting as a liaison between employees, unions, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Undertake additional ad hoc tasks and projects as required to support the team and business needs.

What We’re Looking For

  • At least 4+ years of experience in HR setup and operations, with mandatory expertise in Spanish HR legislation. -
  • Additional experience in other European countries is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience with working with clients - Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to handle complex, multi-country HR projects.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
  • Solid experience with offboarding processes
  • Global, remote, and thriving: We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
  • Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day—a full day off just to recharge and relax.
  • Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog—work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
  • Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
  • Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
  • Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.