Senior HR Business Partner

Role Overview

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to business leaders, providing guidance on people strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management in a fast-growing and evolving environment.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements , staying up to date with legal changes and proactively translating them into practical HR policies, processes, and recommendations.
• Manage and oversee the full employee lifecycle , including onboarding, performance management, employee development, promotions, exits, and disciplinary processes.
• Advise and support managers on complex employee relations matters , including performance issues, conflicts, disciplinary actions, terminations, and sensitive cases, ensuring fair treatment and legal alignment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate labor and compliance risks , working closely with external legal advisors when needed to ensure sound decision-making.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and internal controls , ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance as the company grows.
• Partner with leadership to support organizational growth and expansion , including new roles, new teams, and potential geographic expansion, ensuring HR frameworks are fit for scale.
• Support managers in building a high-performing, engaged, and positive work environment , balancing business needs with employee experience.
• Act as a point of reference for labor law interpretation and best practices, providing training and guidance to managers on people management and compliance-related topics.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Talent, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between people strategy, operational execution, and legal requirements.
• Own and develop HR data, reporting, and people metrics to track the impact of HR initiatives, employee lifecycle management, and compliance-related actions.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting to leadership on key people indicators such as headcount, attrition, absenteeism, performance trends, employee relations cases, and labor risk exposure.
• Use people data to support decision-making , identify trends, anticipate risks, and propose data-driven recommendations aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a combination of HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations roles.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and employment regulations; legal or labor law background is highly preferred.
• Proven experience advising managers and leadership on people-related and organizational matters.
• Experience handling employee relations, disciplinary processes, and terminations.
• Ability to balance business needs with legal compliance and employee well-being.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Gym with personal trainer
• Sauna and hyperbaric chamber
• Fresh fruit every day
• Meal card
• Transport package
• Childcare allowance
• Discount on Veg it (vegan meals)
• Flexible start and finish times
• Reduced working hours in August
• 23 holidays plus 3 extra days at disposal
• Hybrid Work Model
• English classes
• Parking benefit for those who live outside of Barcelona.
• Team building events, parties and workshops.