The BATA GROUP is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates. With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain and Portugal AW LAB is a laboratory of "urban sport style" trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata group, world leader in the footwear industry, with over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels. In this moment of great emphasis on organisational development, BATA Spain and AW LAB Spain would like to include in their HR Management Department a professional to take care of the HR Management processes of the Spanish employees. In Spain AW LAB is experiencing a period of great development of its network of direct shops and franchises. KEY CHALLENGES Coordinate and manage the onboarding of new employees, including initial orientation and training Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records Monitor attendance and manage timekeeping system Assist in managing employee payroll and benefits Ensure compliance with all labor and safety regulations at the store Assist in preparing and managing HR audits Implement company policies and procedures related to HR Manage HR-related documentation Manage plant staff selection and recruitment processes Work closely with production supervisors to understand staffing needs Coordinate and organize training and development activities for store staff CORE COMPETENCIES At least 1 year of HR experience, ideally in multinational environments Delivers in consistent way following his department priorities, respecting the deadlines Pursues quality in accomplishing tasks paying attention to details and verifying information Works well with other departments Relates well to all kinds of, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organisation Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to resolving issues Hands on approach LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Catalan Spanish English Italian nice to have LOCATION Barcelona (Sant Joan Despí) Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period