HR Generalist Iberia

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We are currently looking for a HR Generalist Iberia.

In this role you will be responsible for leading and delivering best-in-class HR services and programs in Spain and Portugal. The team includes 80+ professionals mostly in commercial roles, such as Account manager and customer care.

You strive in a global, fast-paced environment where your work matters and you enjoy being an integral member of our team in Iberia, building culture and belonging. You will act as well as a key member of a dynamic and passionate HR EMEA team with the opportunity to contribute and/or lead impactful HR projects on a global scale.

There will be attractive career development opportunities within Leica and the Danaher group of companies, starting from the possibility to expand your scope to Turkey. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure high-quality delivery of all country HR activities, including HR administration.

Trusted advisor and coach to the business leaders in region

Support HRBPs in the roll out of annual talent and performance processes; working with managers to proactively handle performance issues.

Participate in, lead and drive HR projects for Spain/Portugal and Europe

Promote diversity and inclusion to ensure we have the best, diverse team

Counsel leaders in LMS policies and procedures, legal considerations and company priorities

Co-ordination and implementation of HR Processes, policies, and benefit reviews with the support of the HR Manager.

Resolve employee relations issues through a systematic approach with clear documentation and follow through

Coordinate & lead discussion with our Comité de Empresa (work representatives) and ensure good social climate

Administrate compensation & benefit programs including incentives and pension plan.

Ensure smooth coordination of Payroll activities (payroll is externalized) with correct payment of salaries & variables

Maintain standards to meet compliance regulations with strong understanding of Spanish labor law and the organization’s legal and compliance policies

Maintain records and enter data into Workday (HR systems) and ensure accuracy and confidentiality REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

Minimum 5 years demonstrable experience in HR environment. Experience supporting office based and field-based environment preferred.

Comprehensive understanding of Spanish employment law is key

Experience working in global & Matrix environment with robust HR processes

Proficient Spanish and English both spoken and written (another EU language would be desirable but not essential)

Proficiency with MS Office suite, especially in Excel and HR Information Systems. Personal trait profile

Hands on and outcome-minded professional

Highly effective communicator

Excellent problem-solving and conceptual skills

Customer focused and understands business priorities

Trusted advisor, builds team and organizations

Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic

Ability to handle challenging priorities and projects

Collaborate within a global organization; reaches across boundaries

Make things happen in a timely manner

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