Junior HR Officer

IN ART WE TRUST
Moco isn't like any other museum. We started in Amsterdam, expanded to Barcelona, and after receiving +5 million visitors are now shaking things up in London. Our goal? To make art, fun, bold, and for everyone. At Moco, we showcase work by icons like Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama and street legends like Banksy, whose art challenges power and speaks to the people.

We celebrate the voices that are not always found in traditional museums, from the streets to the digital world and beyond. Our spaces are filled with immersive art, powerful messages and a playful spirit. We believe in breaking the rules, thinking differently, and making art that connects with real life. Our team is made up of curious, passionate people who love creativity, community, and doing things with heart. You don't need to be an art expert, just open-minded, energetic, and ready to be part of something exciting.

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THIS IS YOU
Do you have a passion for people and creating a strong, professional work culture? Are you someone who understands the importance of discretion and integrity in the workplace, and who is ready to take the next step in an HR career within a creative and fast-paced cultural organization? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Junior HR Officer at the Moco Museum in Barcelona

As our Junior HR Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily HR operations at our Barcelona Museum. You will act as the local liaison for Moco's Headquarters, helping to ensure smooth HR processes are maintained across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, documentation, and employee engagement. You'll be exposed to confidential matters and must be comfortable operating with sensitivity, neutrality, and professionalism at all times.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in HR operations while being closely supported by the Moco HR Headquarters team. Your work will help ensure consistent, compliant and people-focused HR practices across the full employee lifecycle. High level of professionalism, and discretion will be expected of you. You will regularly handle confidential information and sensitive employee matters and you will strive to apply HR policies fairly and consistently, balancing the needs of employees with the interests and values of the organization.

You will be trusted with confidential information and will need to demonstrate sound judgment in always balancing the interests of employees with those of the organization. If you know how to separate personal relationships from professional responsibilities and can think critically about what is fair and aligned with company values, you might be the one we are looking for. This role may not be for you if you find it difficult to maintain those boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate end-to-end HR administration for the Barcelona Museum across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment support, onboarding, employment contracts, contract amendments, employee changes, and offboarding, in line with Spanish Labour Law.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers, providing clear and accurate information and escalating complex or sensitive matters to HR Headquarters when required.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain employment contracts, probation documentation, extensions, and employee letters in compliance with local legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, GDPR compliance, and timely reporting.
• Support local recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers, including interview coordination, offer preparation, and onboarding administration.
• Support employee relations processes by preparing documentation, tracking cases, and ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant handling of issues.
• Coordinate HR administration related to absence management, holidays, sickness, and other leave types in line with Spanish regulations and company policies.
• Liaise with external payroll providers, finance, and advisors (gestoría) to ensure accurate HR data and timely payroll processing.
• Support the local implementation of HR policies, procedures, and HR initiatives, aligned with guidance from HR Headquarters.
• Aligned with the Headquarters HR team, contribute to employee engagement initiatives, internal communication and HR projects that support a positive, professional and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism are maintained at all times when handling sensitive employee information.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a junior HR, HR administration, or people operations role.
• Basic knowledge of Spanish employment legislation and HR administrative processes, or a strong willingness to learn.
• High level of discretion with a clear understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical HR practice.
• Ability to balance being approachable and supportive with remaining impartial and policy-driven.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish; working proficiency in English is required. Catalan is a plus
• Confidence in working with HR systems and digital tools (HRIS experience is an advantage).
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate.

What Moco Offers
Beneath our brand's surface, at Moco Museum we are a team that thrives on creativity, inclusivity and collaboration. Each of us brings unique ideas, experiences and perspectives that shape the way we work, adapt and grow.

Always building something new and forward-looking, giving you the chance to develop your career while being part of a Company that embraces change and celebrates fresh ideas. We approach challenges and successes together, with a mindset of continuous learning and innovation.

Beyond the work itself, we create space to connect and enjoy our time as colleagues, from Friday drinks to team-building activities, making Moco a workplace where our people feel involved and motivated. Here you will find more than just a job, you will find a place to belong.

In addition, we provide the following benefits:

• Competitve salary
• A high energy work environment that will keep you on your toes and inspire you to think outside the box.
• A fun social calendar of internal team events
• Exclusive discount on merchandize and admission to enjoy our art with your loved ones
• Opportunity to develop yourself and to execute your ideas;
• Lots of fun parties

IN YOU WE TRUST
Are you looking for a career that is challenging, but more importantly, rewarding? Do you think you have the Moco DNA? Did the job description speak to you?

If you are nodding yes, then Moco Museum might just be the place for you. Please apply with your CV and/or a cover letter showing us why you would be a great fit for this role. Your place at Moco is waiting for you.

About Us
From the bustling Museumplein of Amsterdam to the charming Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, and now, steps away from Marble Arch in the heart of London - Moco Museum is the global hub of art lovers and the art curious. This is the proud home to modern classics by the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, KAWS, Marina Abramović, Keith Haring, Kehinde Wiley and Tracey Emin, as well as new immersive wonders by contemporary stars.

Across all areas of the museum, at Moco we work together to connect millions of viewers to carefully curated collections that inspire us all to defy expectations, follow our hearts and dream harder. Every day, our vision evolves and our reach grows. We trust in art as the vehicle to transport our collective consciousness into a more free, enlightened state. We are bold, pink, disruptive and playful – we are Moco.