HR Manager Spain

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver all local HR activities for MBDA Spain.Cualquier información adicional que necesite para este trabajo se encuentra en el texto a continuación. Asegúrese de leerla detenidamente y luego envíe su solicitud.Salary : Circa €65,000 depending on experienceBased in Madrid in Spain and will be 5 days per week office based.Security Clearance : Spanish Citizen or dual national, but must speak fluent Spanish.Due to the nature of the role you must have a strong knowledge of Spanish labour law.The opportunityWe are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver all local HR activities for MBDA Spain, working in close alignment with MBDA Group HR policies and strategy while ensuring full compliance with Spanish employment law.Reporting directly to the Spain Deputy Managing Director and with a functional line to HRD Spain, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and people managers, playing a key role in shaping a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace.You will manage a small support team and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure excellence across the full employee lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Leadership & StrategyDeploy MBDA Group HR policies, processes, and initiatives in line with Spanish legislation and local contextAct as the primary HR point of contact for MBDA Spain, providing guidance to leadership, managers, and employeesDevelop and propose local HR procedures aligned with Group strategy and Spanish regulationsDevelop and propose forward approaches to digitalisation and automation of key HR operational activitiesRecruitment & Talent ManagementLead end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with headcount targetsLead and develop a structured reward approach for MBDA Spain (salary / benefits)Support managers in role definition, candidate selection, compensation benchmarking, grading, and final offersDrive talent management, succession planning, promotions, and retention initiativesPeople Management & DevelopmentSupport managers with organisational design, role profiles, development plans, and career pathwaysOversee learning and development initiatives, balancing effectiveness and budgetary considerationsDesign and implement induction programmes for new hiresEmployee Relations & WellbeingProvide expert support on employee relations matters including performance, disciplinary issues, grievances, sickness, health & safety, and conflict mediationPromote employee wellbeing and contribute to maintaining a “great place to work” cultureLead team-building and engagement initiatives in collaboration with CommunicationsHR Operations & ComplianceEnsure compliance with Spanish labour law, tax, Social Security, GDPR, and audit requirementsMaintain and support current payroll approach, with a view to developing a more automated approachMaintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentationManage time & attendance processes in collaboration with FinanceMaintain and continuously improve the Employee ManualStakeholder & Partner ManagementManage relationships with external service providers (e.g. payroll, legal, recruitment, consultancy)Work closely with Finance on payroll, budgeting, and headcount planningLead relationships with trade unions and ensure legal obligations are metSupport expatriation, secondment, and apprenticeship processesData & ReportingAnalyse HR data to provide insights and proposals for people-related topicsSupport annual HR budgeting and workforce planningTeam LeadershipDirectly manage and develop a team of two office support employeesOversee performance management, training, and developmentWhat we're looking for from youDegree in HR, Law, Psychology, Social Sciences, or equivalent HR qualificationSolid HR experience, ideally in a multinational or complex organisational environmentStrong HR System and tool experience, ideally previous experience of WorkdayStrong knowledge of Spanish employment legislationExcellent coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skillsForward-thinking, results-oriented, and solution-focused mindsetStrong organisational and data analysis skillsCultural sensitivity and ability to work in an international environmentConfident in conflict mediation and employee relationsSelf-motivated, agile, and collaborative team playerLanguagesSpanish fluency requiredEnglish: C1 level or aboveOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. xsgfvud Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA) or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.#J-18808-Ljbffr