People Operations Specialist

At Lighthouse, we're on a mission to disrupt commercial strategy for the hospitality industry. Our innovative commercial platform takes the complexity out of data, empowering businesses with actionable insights, advanced pricing tools, and cutting-edge business intelligence to unlock their full revenue potential.

Backed by $370 million in series C funding and driven by an unwavering passion for growth, we've welcomed five companies into our journey and have surpassed $100 million in ARR in 2024. Our 850+ teammates span 35 countries and represent 34 nationalities.

At Lighthouse, we're more than just a workplace – we're a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industry's most exciting rocket-ship?

What you will do

As our new People Operations Specialist, you will report to our People Operations Manager. You will be the dedicated operational anchor for our team in Spain, managing the full employee lifecycle with a focus on payroll and benefits administration. In addition to your primary focus on Spain, you will provide global support to the People & Talent team through administration and reporting.

Where you will have impact

• Ensure a smooth and accurate payroll process for our employees in Spain, and support global payroll operations.
• Take full ownership of our Spanish employee benefit programs, from enrollment to communication, while also supporting our broader EMEA and APAC benefit initiatives.
• Partner with the EMEA People Operations team to plan and execute the annual Total Rewards review, ensuring our compensation remains fair and competitive.
• Proactively stay updated on Spanish employment laws and regulations to ensure our policies and practices remain compliant.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, automate tasks, leverage AI-driven solutions, and continuously improve our global HR practices.
• Actively contribute your expertise to key People initiatives, including year-end processes, forecasting, and M&A activities.
• Serve as the go-to People Operations representative for our Barcelona office, supporting employees with their HR questions and guiding them to the right resources.

About our team

You'll be joining our vibrant and global People Operations team. Our wider team is a versatile and collaborative group supporting the entire employee lifecycle at Lighthouse. We value curiosity and diverse perspectives, believing that different minds enrich our team and drive better outcomes. We handle everything from local compliance in Spain to global HR initiatives, and we love the challenge of working in a fast-paced and international setting.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices.
• Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
• Alan Healthy benefits: 160€/month for food or nursery.
• Flexible retribution: Optional benefits through tax-free payroll deductions for food, transportation and/or nursery. 
• Wellbeing support: Subsidized up to 80% ClassPass subscription.
• Comprehensive health insurance: 100% Alan coverage for you, your spouse, and dependents.
• Collaborative team: High-bar, friendly, creative, and passionate colleagues.
• Career development: Workshops, frameworks, tools, training, and processes to realize your full potential.
• Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide.
• Competitive compensation: Proactively maintained to value your work.
• Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent.

Who you are

• Draw on your experience as an HR Generalist and your foundational knowledge of Spanish labor law, specifically regarding payroll and benefits.
• Bring a proactive, curious mindset and a genuine eagerness to master new systems and processes, such as HiBob.
• Manage competing priorities with ease across both local and global projects in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy, maintaining an approachable and collaborative presence across the organization.
• Maintain a humble and highly organized approach to your daily work and long-term projects.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish and English to partner effectively with our diverse global teams.
• Work from our Barcelona office in a hybrid capacity to stay connected with the local team.

• Experience working within a global team or exposure to international HR topics.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality output.
• Familiarity with the unique rhythm and challenges of a high-growth technology company.

Thank you for considering a career with Lighthouse. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure all qualified candidates can participate fully. Our commitment to equality is not just a policy; it's part of our culture.

If you share our passion for innovation and teamwork, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of the hospitality industry. At Lighthouse, our guiding light is to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply. Not ticking every box? No problem We value diverse backgrounds and unique skill sets. If your experience looks a little different from what we've described, but you're passionate about what we do and are a quick learner, we'd love to hear from you.

We value the unique perspective and talents that you bring, and we're excited to see how your light can shine within our team. We can't wait to meet you and explore how we can grow and succeed together, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for the industry. #LI-Hybrid