HR Business Partner Spain

The project As HR Business Partner Spain, you will be a key partner to the business, supporting both our corporate/HQ and retail teams across Spain and Portugal. You will work closely with managers to understand business and people needs and translate these into effective HR solutions. You will act as a trusted and pragmatic HR advisor, balancing business priorities with a strong focus on employee experience, engagement and development. You will support the implementation of GIII’s (Karl Lgerfeld and DKNY) people strategy in Spain while ensuring compliance with local employment legislation and company policies. The role combines strategic HR business partnering with hands-on involvement in employee relations, talent management, organizational development and day-to-day HR matters. You will collaborate closely with local and European HR teams and contribute to wider HR projects and initiatives. As the sole HR representative based in Spain, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of the local HR agenda and acting as the key HR point of contact for the business in Spain. At the same time, you will work closely with the HR team based in Amsterdam, and report directly to the HR Director. Main responsibilities HR Business Partnering
• Act as a trusted HR advisor and sparring partner to corporate and retail managers across Spain.
• Understand business priorities and translate them into relevant people priorities and HR actions.
• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance on a broad range of employee and people-related matters.
• Build strong relationships with Store Managers, Area Managers, corporate managers and leadership teams.
• Partner with managers to build engaged, high-performing teams and a positive employee experience.
• Travel to stores and other locations in Spain as required. Employee Relations & Employment Matters
• Advise and coach managers on performance management, absenteeism, disciplinary matters, employee relations and other complex people situations.
• Ensure the consistent application of HR policies, processes and employment practices.
• Provide guidance on Spanish employment legislation and work closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Manage and support employee relations cases from start to resolution.
• Partner with the HR team to ensure contractual and employee administration processes are handled accurately and in line with local legislation. Organization & Workforce Planning
• Support organizational design, workforce planning and staffing needs across HQ and retail.
• Partner with managers on team structures, succession planning and internal mobility.
• Identify current and future capability needs and support appropriate people solutions.
• Contribute to organizational changes and other business transformation initiatives where relevant. Talent, Performance & Development
• Coach managers on performance management and employee development.
• Support talent identification, succession planning and career development across corporate and retail teams. HR Operations & Collaboration
• Work closely with HR colleagues and payroll partners to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processes.
• Partner with the HR team on contracts, leave, absence management, EYR + MYR documentation and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure HR processes and documentation are compliant with Spanish legislation and company standards.
• Use HR data and people metrics to identify trends, provide insights and support business decisions.
• Take part in and/or lead HR projects at local, European or global level. Desired skills and competencies
• 3–5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally in an international, fast-paced environment with both corporate and/or retail populations.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish employment legislation and employee relations.
• Experience partnering with managers and senior stakeholders on a broad range of people matters.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into practical HR solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at different levels of the organization.
• Structured and organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with local and international HR teams.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS systems (ADP) is an advantage.
• Flexible and willing to travel within Spain as required.