LABOR TECHNICIAN

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Labor Technician to manage the full employment lifecycle and provide administrative support to our store network, collaborating within a dynamic team. Key Highlights: 1. Be part of an established and continuously evolving company. 2. Have a direct impact on the day-to-day operations of the store network. 3. Work in a dynamic, approachable, and people-oriented environment. **Who We Are** At **Merkal**, we lead footwear retail in Spain, with an extensive store network and a central office team that works daily to support operations, accompany our teams, and contribute to the company’s growth. If you are motivated to join an established, dynamic, and continuously evolving company—where your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day operations of our store network—**this could be your place**. **The Role** We are seeking a **Labor Technician** to assume labor management responsibilities for a significant portion of our store network—approximately **400 people**. This will be a key position within the **Human Resources Administration** department, closely linked both to administrative labor management and daily support for stores and operational teams. We seek a candidate with experience in **personnel administration and payroll**, who is organized, rigorous, and solution-oriented, enjoys teamwork, and contributes solutions in a dynamic retail environment—where each day combines administration, labor regulations, and direct interaction with people. **What Will You Do Daily?** You will manage the administrative labor processes for part of our store network, ensuring agile, reliable, and legally compliant service. Your **main responsibilities** will include: * Managing the full labor lifecycle in **SAGE 200**: hiring, modifications, medical leaves (ITs), severance settlements, social security registrations, and other related processes. * Processing procedures via the **RED System**: affiliations, deregistrations, and contributions through SILTRA. * Formalizing employment contracts, annexes, extensions, and tracking expiration dates. * **Calculating and managing payroll, severance payments**, adjustments, and other related payments. * Providing support in resolving **labor-related inquiries**, including collective bargaining agreements, leave requests, disciplinary actions, labor inspections, and other everyday situations. * Responding to inquiries from stores and Area Manager teams via phone and email. * Collaborating with the HR team to ensure rigorous, approachable, and service-oriented labor management. **What Are We Looking For?** We aim to hire a candidate with solid experience in labor management, combining technical knowledge, organizational ability, and strong internal customer orientation. We especially value: * Education in **Labor Relations, Labor Sciences**, or a related field. * Minimum of **3 years’ experience** in a similar role, preferably in retail or labor consultancy. * **Strong knowledge of Spanish labor legislation**, interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, and the full payroll cycle. * Intermediate/advanced proficiency in **Excel**. * Experience with **SAGE 200** is a plus. * Ability to **handle high-volume workloads, prioritize tasks, and maintain process rigor**. * A solution-oriented, approachable, and collaborative attitude. **What Do We Offer?** * Indefinite-term, full-time contract, **40 hours per week**. * Flexible working hours. * Intensive workday on Fridays. * Remote work: **2 days per week** after the training period. * Continuous training to enhance your professional development. * Join a solid, established, and continuously evolving company. * Excellent working environment within a dynamic, collaborative, and approachable team. * Offices located in a central area of Barcelona. **Key Facts at a Glance** * **Position:** Labor Technician. * **Department:** Human Resources. * **Location:** Central Offices, Barcelona (Carrer Pau Claris 132, Barcelona). * **Contract:** Indefinite-term. * **Working Hours:** Full-time, 40 hours per week. * **Schedule:** Flexible, with an intensive workday on Fridays. * **Remote Work:** 2 days per week after the training period. * **Tools:** SAGE 200, RED System, SILTRA, and Excel. * **Experience Required:** Minimum 3 years in a similar position. If you are looking for a new challenge in the labor field, want to join an established company, and are motivated to work in a dynamic, approachable, and people-oriented environment, **we want to meet you!** Learn more about us by visiting our careers page: https://jobs.merkal.com/