We are looking for an experienced HR Operations & Immigration Lead to oversee the development, optimization, and transition of HR operations within our growing regional hub in Valencia.
This role will combine strategic leadership and hands-on operational management, ensuring seamless HR service delivery, legal compliance, and successful execution of HR projects. The ideal candidate will act as both a team leader and a subject matter expert on Spanish labor law, HR policy, and process excellence — driving collaboration across all HR functions.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Operations and Immigration Specialists, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
- Provide mentorship and guidance on complex HR operational issues, ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient service delivery.
HR Operations Excellence
- Oversee all HR operational processes, including onboarding, employee life-cycle management and HR data management.
- Act as the subject matter expert on Spanish labor law, ensuring all HR practices, policies, and documents comply with local legislation and EU regulations.
- Draft, review, and update employment contracts, addendums, and policy documentation, ensuring legal accuracy and internal alignment.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, technology, and data accuracy to enhance employee and manager experience.
Immigration Management
- Oversee all employee immigration processes, including work permits, visa sponsorship, renewals, and compliance with Spanish and EU immigration laws.
- Partner with external legal and government agencies to manage immigration cases and ensure timely resolution.
- Provide strategic guidance to HR Business Partners, managers, and employees on immigration-related matters.
- Maintain accurate immigration documentation and reporting in alignment with internal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with other HR departments — including HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Systems — to ensure process alignment and operational consistency.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and IT teams to support compliance, payroll accuracy, and integration of HR systems and reporting tools.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex HR operational and legal queries.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in HR operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership or migration project management role.
- Strong expertise in Spanish labor law, contract drafting, and HR compliance.
- Proven experience managing HR teams and driving performance in a shared service or multinational environment.
- Solid project management skills, with experience leading HRIS systems.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and shape HR operations within a growing regional center of excellence.
- Dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment.
- Professional growth and career development in a global organization committed to innovation and people excellence.
