HR People Partner

Job Description Summary

As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience-empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you'll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

People Leader Empowerment

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.

• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.

• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.

• Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.

• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.

• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.

• Liaise with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE's

• Prepares and facilitate Works councils/Employee rep meetings in both countries

• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues

• Collaborate with the COE's to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).

• Proactively identify and address labor-related risks, collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution.

• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making

• Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.

• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.

• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.

• Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.

• Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:

• Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions

• Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams

• Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment

• HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management

• Prior exposure to Labour Relations in at least one of the two countries
• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)
• Must be based in Barcelona or willing to relocate.

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment

• Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills

• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality

• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement

• Growing ability to effectively influence and constructively challenge People Leaders