Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist - Temp

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist in Spain is responsible for managing employee relations and ensuring the company complies with Spanish labor laws. This involves handling grievances, disciplinary issues, and investigations, developing and updating HR policies, and providing guidance to managers. A key part of the role is to ensure HR compliance with all legal requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and HR on issues like grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions.
  • Lead investigations into misconduct or employee relations matters, ensuring confidentiality and fairness.
  • Guide managers on employee relations, ensuring alignment with internal policies and legal frameworks.
  • Coach HR partners and managers on employee relations best practices.
• HR Compliance:
  • Ensure company policies and procedures comply with Spanish and EU labor laws.
  • Stay up to date on legal requirements, including data protection, equality plans, and labor law changes.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks.
  • Foster trustful cooperation with the works council, ensuring the creation and updating of company agreements and company regulations reflecting Intuitive’s philosophy.
• Policy and Process Development:
  • Help develop and implement HR policies, codes of conduct, and disciplinary procedures, with an emphasis on fairness and organizational consistency.
  • Ensure company-wide awareness, understanding and consistent application of ER and compliance policies.
  • Oversee the end-to-end journey of managing and maintaining employment contracts templates and terminations. 

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience:
  • Several years of experience in employee relations, HR compliance, or employment law, in Spain
  • Experience with Spanish works council interaction.
• Legal Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of Spanish employment law and regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of Spanish Workers' Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores)
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Experience with conflict resolution and investigations.
  • Proficiency in Spanish and English (professional level) is required.
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills, along with the ability to work independently. 

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Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

Client-provided location(s): Madrid, Spain

Job ID: 99072a12-6fe1-4b65-94e7-5d90df045db2

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-03T10:34:29