HR Business Partner

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Our staff, formed by more than 200 recognized professionals in the industry, offers solutions to our clients in a close, flexible and creative way, from our facilities in Madrid and Barcelona to any part of the world.

El Ranchito is a project that was born with the dream of creating a space where experience, knowledge and teamwork were a fundamental part of its activity. Each project is a challenge and an opportunity to show our enormous capacity to make the impossible possible.

As a result of our track record we are now part of the international visual effects group Pitch Black Company, which also includes, FOLKS and Rising Sun Pictures. Together we are a workforce of over 1,400 artists around the world, spread across thirteen locations in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Saguenay, Adelaide, Brisbane, Bogota, Madrid, Barcelona and Mumbai.

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

As the Human Resources Business Partner based out of our Madrid/Barcelona office, you will support our locations in Spain. You will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and departments, providing HR guidance, support, and expertise to drive organizational success and change, foster a positive workplace culture, and enhance employee engagement.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Strategic Partnership**: Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand their objectives, challenges, and talent needs, offering HR insights and solutions aligned with business goals.
- **Employee Relations**: Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, providing guidance, conflict resolution, and coaching to managers and employees to maintain a positive work environment.
- **Talent Management**: Partner with managers to facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, and career development initiatives, identifying key talent and addressing skill gaps.
- **Recruitment & Onboarding**: Support recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers, contributing to job descriptions, participating in interviews, and facilitating smooth onboarding processes for new hires.
- **HR Policy Implementation**: Implement and communicate HR policies, procedures, and programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and fostering a culture of fairness and equity.
- **Employee Engagement**: Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- **Change Management**: Support organizational change initiatives by providing guidance on change management strategies, communication plans, and employee transition support.
- **Offboarding**: conduct offboarding interviews, initiate the exit process and termination.

**IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE**
- **Experience**: Minimum of 5 years in HR roles, with at least 2 years as an HR Business Partner, preferably within the VFX, entertainment, or related creative or services industries. Experience supporting both US and Canadian locations is required.
- **Business Acumen**: Strong understanding of business operations, able to align HR strategies with business objectives and translate organizational needs into actionable HR initiatives.
- **Relationship Building**: Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- **Problem-Solving Skills**: Proven ability to analyze complex HR issues, offer creative solutions, and make data-informed decisions to drive positive outcomes.
- **Communication**: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying HR concepts and initiatives to varied audiences.
- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or related fields. Relevant HR certifications are a plus.