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Job Description Role Overview Reporting to the Head of International Employee Relations, this role will be responsible for managing labour relations matters and employee relations (ER) cases in Spain (with some international projects on an ad hoc basis).
Essential Functions This position will primarily focus on providing ER situational support in Spain, operational and tactical activities, and supporting strategic initiatives in the country.
Employee Relations (ER) Activities: Provide advice and support to employees, managers, leaders, and HR by: Conducting investigations and preparing comprehensive investigation reports which include recommendations for complaint resolution, coaching, counselling, and discipline where appropriate.
Responding to and investigating complaints involving complex employment matters under guidance and supervision from senior Employee Relations management and internal and external legal counsel.
Advising on and supporting business change processes, including acquisitions, restructurings, and re-organizations (single or collective dismissals).
Further Activities: Advise and give guidance on Spanish Mandatory questionnaires in partnership with HRSS and Payroll.
Manage Audits from Local Authorities (pension or labour related).
Prepare and ensure all documentation is compliant with Disabled Management requirements, liaising with external authorities and ensuring that our processes and declarations are correct.
Prepare and ensure compliance of the Equal opportunity plans and Equal gender pay analysis and ensure our processes and declarations are correct.
Stay up to date on labor related topics and update functions on changes in law/regulations.
Proactively identify and communicate workplace trends (internally and externally).
Ensure compliance with any employment law applicable to Spain (time tracking, etc.)
and for the applicable CBA.
Facilitate training and workshops on key HR policies and best practices.
Collaborate with Legal for advice and decisions on employee relations matters.
Partner with HRIS the Process improvement team to improve reports capabilities to meet Spanish requirements.
In addition, as part of the international ER team, this role will: Support investigations (with a focus on but not limited to Spain).
Be involved in the management of cross-border matters and projects (such as supporting the Head of Int'l ER with developing presentations, planning for team offsites and collating information for projects).
To be successful, the role will require the incumbent to: Consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in advising HR and business leaders on how to navigate sensitive ER issues in a fair, compliant, and pragmatic manner.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and navigate unique or ambiguous situations using their best judgment.
Collaborate well with teams across functions, departments, and geographies.
Handle difficult conversations and sensitive employee information.
Demonstrate a solid working knowledge and understanding of relevant labour and employment laws and regulations.
Demonstrate operational and process rigor and familiarity.
Be proficient in related technology and tools/case management, such as Workday, ServiceNow, Office365, and OneDrive.
Qualifications: 5+ years of relevant experience in Spanish Employee Relations and a BS or BA degree.
Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry desired.
Employment Law Degree desired.
Language - Spanish and English required.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Broad knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures in Italy.
Requires solid work.
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