People Operations & Administration Specialist

TL;DR

People Operations & Administration Specialist (HR Ops): Ensure smooth HR administrative and operational processes across the entire employee lifecycle with an accent on payroll coordination, labor/contract management, hiring administration, international mobility, and compliance. Focus on coordinating end-to-end visa/relocation processes, onboarding/offboarding, and process improvements for employee experience.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain. Deep understanding of Spanish labor framework, social security, and visa categories required.

Company

Barcelona-based startup launching a constellation of nanosatellites for global 5G IoT connectivity as a complement to terrestrial telecoms.

What you will do

• Coordinate payroll with Finance and external providers, ensuring accurate and timely data delivery.
• Manage labor contracts, amendments, and documentation, collaborating with legal partners.
• Own end-to-end hiring administration, including candidate docs, contracts, and system updates.
• Handle international mobility, visas, work permits, and relocations with external providers.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for consistent employee experience.
• Provide employee support on payroll, taxes, social security, and escalate legal issues.

Requirements

• 5-10 years experience in Labor Relations, HR, Administration, or Employment Law.
• University Degree in Labour Relations or Law.
• Deep knowledge of Spanish labor framework, social security, and visa categories.
• High proficiency with Payfit or similar payroll/labor software.
• Native/Full professional proficiency in Spanish and English (C1/B2+).
• Problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail, able to work autonomously.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with schedule flexibility.
• Full-time permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation: tax benefits for restaurant tickets, transport, kindergarten, training.
• Health insurance, fresh fruit, gym/bike cost-sharing.
• Flat structure, buddy program for onboarding, multicultural team.
• Focus on work-life balance, healthy habits, and professional growth.