Senior HR Business Partner

TL;DR

Senior HR Business Partner (EMEA): Partner with regional leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and high performance with an accent on Spanish employment law compliance, employee relations, and organisational capability building. Focus on coaching senior leaders, designing engagement strategies, and managing complex HR processes including litigation risks and diversity initiatives.

Hybrid in Barcelona

Company

World-leading open hotel commerce platform supporting 50,000 hotels in 150+ countries, helping accommodation owners attract more bookings online.

What you will do

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership on people matters, coaching on performance, attendance, and conduct.
• Monitor and drive policy changes for Spanish employment law, CBAs, and compliance to mitigate legal risks.
• Design and execute employee engagement, satisfaction, and wellbeing strategies regionally.
• Provide expert counsel on complex employee relations, grievances, disciplinaries, and tribunal processes.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and refine HR processes using data insights.
• Manage Barcelona Office Manager, oversee benefits, employee lifecycle, talent forecasting, payroll, and HRMS.

Requirements

• Fluent in both Spanish and English
• Extensive HR experience as HR Business Partner in high-growth environment
• Deep knowledge of Spanish employment legislation and CBAs
• Proven success in HR risk mitigation and compliance
• Strong communication and influence with executives
• Strategic mindset with track record in employee experience strategies
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety standards

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model (in-office & from home)
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Paid birthday, study, and volunteering leave
• Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for connection and involvement
• Investment in personal growth with training opportunities