HR Manager Spain (Part Time)

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

 

 

HR Manager Spain Part Time (3 days – 24 hrs)
Based in Borox, Spain

Job ref: JE /64909

 

Location:.Borox,.Spain
Reporting to: HR Director Southern/Western Europe and Talent Manager (UK)
Direct Reports: None
Hours: 24-(3 days)
Sites: Spain manufacturing site (approx. 70-80 employees)

 

Overview:

A leading plastics manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people agenda at its Spanish manufacturing site.
This position plays a key role in ensuring effective collaboration between site leadership and the wider European HR function. The HR Manager will act as a trusted business partner to the site leadership team, ensuring that people strategy, employee engagement and HR processes support operational performance and long-term organisational growth.
The role requires a forward-thinking HR professional who champions modern HR practices, drives employee retention initiatives and ensures corporate HR policies are effectively implemented at site level.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Strategic HR Business Partnering:

· Act as the primary HR partner to the Spanish site leadership team, supporting operational and strategic objectives.
· Provide guidance and insight on workforce planning, organisational development and people strategy.
· Contribute to leadership discussions around productivity, engagement and workforce capability.

 

Employee Engagement & Retention:

· Lead initiatives designed to improve employee retention, engagement and organisational culture within the manufacturing environment.
· Analyse workforce trends, employee feedback and HR data to identify areas for improvement.
· Implement initiatives that strengthen employer reputation and support talent retention.

 

HR Operations & Compliance:

· Ensure all HR policies and procedures are implemented consistently in line with corporate standards and local legislation.
· Preparation of all employment contracts, documentation and supporting processes.
· Cascade and embed corporate HR policies and frameworks across the Spanish site.
· Responsible Person for Works Council and maintaining compliance with local labour regulations in Spain, including in person negotiations and compliance documentation.
· Management of complete employee life cycle from recruitment to termination.
· Absence management
· Annual performance review management, including talent management.

 

Training & Development:

Create an annual training plan & budget
· Organise external trainings and provide HR relates trainings to managers on changes in legislation or internal policies
· Reporting on training attendance and completion
· 2026 – Implementation of new Learning Management System

 

Payroll:

· Maintain monthly data, including hours, allowances, incentives, absences, pension
· Provide monthly data to 3rd party payroll provider for processing
· Provide payment files to Treasury for payments
· Processing of employee benefits e.g. company cars

 

International Collaboration:

· Work closely with the HR Director Southern/Western Europe and wider European HR team to align local HR practices with regional strategy.
· Support the rollout of regional HR initiatives, systems and processes.
· Participate in regional HR projects where appropriate.
· Attend and participate in two annual in person European HR Conferences (locations could include Belgium, France, UK, Poland, Spain or Croatia)

 

Change & Process Improvement:

· Champion modern HR processes and digital HR practices.
· Support organisational change initiatives, including structural changes, leadership development and workforce transformation.
· Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, reporting and internal processes.

 

Candidate Profile:

 

Experience:

· Proven HR leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
· Demonstrated experience supporting site leadership teams in operational environments.
· Experience working within international or matrix organisations.
· Knowledge of Spanish employment frameworks and law essential

 

Skills & Competencies:

· Strong business partnering capability with the ability to influence senior operational leaders.
· Collaborative and pragmatic approach to HR leadership.
· Strong focus on employee engagement and retention strategies.
· Ability to implement and cascade corporate HR policies and initiatives effectively.
· Experience mentoring or managing HR team members.
· Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

 

 

Personal Attributes:

· Forward-thinking and open to modern HR practices.
· Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented.
· Commercially aware with a strong understanding of operational environments.
· Credible, confident communicator able to work across different cultures and organisational levels.

 

Education & Languages:

· Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; or equivalent demonstratable experience.
· Professional HR certification is advantageous.
· Fluent Spanish and strong English language skills are essential.

 

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly

 

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application

To apply please contact Jane Edwards
jane.edwards@listgrove.com
0044 (0) 1789 207070

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