As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem\-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.**Job Description** =================== Key responsibilities **People Leader Empowerment** * Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards. * Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues. * Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety\-first culture. * Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters. **Employee Experience Focus** * Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience. * Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders. * Guide requests through appropriate self\-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working. * Liaise with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction **Local Support \& Employee Relations** * Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s * Prepares and facilitate Works councils/Employee rep meetings in both countries * Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues * Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions). * Proactively identify and address labor\-related risks, collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution. * Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision\-making **HR Strategy \& HR Process Activation** * Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs. * Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on\-the\-ground expertise. * Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions. * Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise. **Employee Engagement \& Psychological Risks** * Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by: * Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions * Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams * Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment * HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university * Minimum of 3 years work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management * Prior exposure to Labour Relations in at least one of the two countries * Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) * Must be based in Barcelona or willing to relocate. Desired Characteristics: * Strong problem\-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment * Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies * Detail\-oriented with excellent organizational \& documentation skills * Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, \& confidentiality * Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement * Growing ability to effectively influence and constructively challenge People Leaders **Additional Information** ========================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No