People Operations & Compliance Specialist

At Grup Montaner, we are partnering with a highly innovative and fast‑growing technology company that is transforming its industry through cutting‑edge solutions and a strong people‑first culture. Operating in a dynamic international environment, the organization is committed to delivering outstanding employee experiences and scalable People practices across the EMEA region.

To support its continued growth, the company is seeking a temporary People Operations & Compliance Specialist based in Barcelona, working in a hybrid model. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to People Operations across multiple EMEA countries within a fast‑paced, global environment.

About the Role

The People Operations & Compliance Specialist, EMEA will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and employee experience across multiple EMEA countries, with a strong focus on Spain, the UK, and Portugal. This role combines hands‑on operational execution, regional compliance knowledge, process optimization, and cross‑functional partnership in a fast‑paced global environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations, People Operations, or HR Generalist roles within a fast‑paced international environment
• Strong operational knowledge of employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS administration, and LOAs
• Experience supporting multiple countries within EMEA, with strong exposure to Spain and familiarity with the UK and Portugal labor regulations
• Working knowledge of Spanish labor law and employment practices
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience partnering cross‑functionally with Payroll, Legal, Finance, HR Tech, and PBPs
• Advanced experience with HR systems such as Workday and ticketing systems such as JIRA
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working independently in a fast‑paced global environment
• Experience working in multicultural and globally distributed teams
• Strong process management and organizational skills
• Proactive communication style with the ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships
• Fluent in English and Spanish

What You Will Do

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage end‑to‑end onboarding processes across assigned EMEA countries, ensuring a seamless employee experience and compliance with local requirements
• Coordinate and execute employee lifecycle changes including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations
• Support offboarding processes in partnership with People Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and IT, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation
• Administer Leave of Absence (LOA) processes, including medical leaves, parental leave, and other statutory or company leaves, ensuring compliance with local legislation
• Ensure employee documentation, contracts, right‑to‑work documentation, and required records are accurately maintained within Workday
• Partner with Global Mobility and external vendors when immigration or relocation support is required

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support compliance with local labor legislation and internal policies across EMEA countries, particularly Spain, the UK, and Portugal
• Maintain awareness of legislative updates impacting HR operations and elevate potential risks appropriately
• Support audits and compliance reviews, ensuring employee data integrity and documentation accuracy
• Partner closely with Payroll, Legal, HR Tech, and PBPs to ensure operational accuracy and process consistency
• Execute regular audits of HRIS data and employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance

People Operations Systems & Process Improvement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across People Operations processes and workflows
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to create and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and operational guidelines
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions to improve employee and stakeholder experience
• Utilize JIRA, Workday, and reporting tools to manage requests, track metrics, and improve operational effectiveness

Employee Support & Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted operational partner for employees, managers, and PBPs across assigned regions
• Provide guidance on People Operations processes, policies, and employee lifecycle matters
• Support sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and strong attention to detail
• Help drive consistency and operational excellence across global People Operations practices

What We Offer

• This is a temporary position for an initial duration of 6 months, with potential for permanent incorporation based on performance and business needs
• Competitive salary package in the range of €33,000 – €36,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working model, offering flexibility between remote work and office presence in Barcelona
• Access to social benefits in line with company policy
• Opportunity to develop professionally in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and international environment
• Collaborative and multicultural team environment with high visibility across different business areas