People Operations & Compliance Specialist

People Operations & Compliance Specialist At Grup Montaner, we are looking for a People Operations & Compliance Specialist to drive operational excellence, enhance employee experience, and support scalable People practices in a tech company. Enviar solicitud 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/notions 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 escalate 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 #LI-MS1 Departamento RRHH Puesto Técnico/a laboral Ubicaciones Barcelona Estado remoto Híbrido Salario anual 33.000 - 36.000 Tipo de empleo Temporal Nivel de empleo Profesionales Acerca de Montaner Montaner es la marca especializada en Selección, Headhunting, Formación y Consultoría de RRHH de Grup Montaner . En el grupo somos más de 100 profesionales de los RRHH en el equipo de estructura y empleados a más de 3.000 personas diariamente en proyectos de selección, trabajo temporal y outsourcing. Así mismo, a través de la Fundación Montaner trabajamos por ofrecer oportunidades laborales a aquellos/as que tienen más difícil el acceso al mercado laboral: personas con discapacidad y/o en riesgo de exclusión social . Fundada en 1973 Compañeros 100 Facturación 84M€