HR Advisor - Spain - Part time FTC (8 months)

Job Details

HR Advisor – Spain 

Location: Madrid

Contract: Part-time (1.5 days /week) | 8 month Fixed Term Contract

About Verian

Verian is a purpose-led research and consultancy company delivering high-impact projects that shape public policy and drive social change, from education and health to crime and energy.

With teams in 15 countries, we work with governments, regulators, and charities to help them make better decisions and improve lives. We have offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United States.

Our People team sits at the heart of the organisation. We partner across teams to deliver impactful people initiatives that support both our colleagues and the business.

If you enjoy variety and making a real difference, you'll fit right in.

About the Role

This is a hands-on HR role focused on delivering operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations and HR administration, within a small local team.

You will play a key role in supporting the Spain office during a period of transition, ensuring HR processes run smoothly, accurately, and in line with Spanish employment law and internal policies. You will work closely with managers and employees, providing practical HR support and helping maintain a consistent, well-functioning HR service locally.

This is a part-time role (1.5 days/week) and fully on-site in Madrid, offered on an 8-month fixed-term contract.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers
• Offer practical guidance to managers (especially the Managing Director of Verian Spain) and employees on policies and Spanish employment law
• Manage routine employee relations matters (e.g. absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance), escalating more complex cases as needed
• Ensure HR records, documentation and processes are accurate and compliant with Spanish legal requirements
• Support HR administration, including payroll inputs and hiring processes (contracts and onboarding)
• Work closely with the Head of People Operations to document processes and support the transition of activities to the HR Services Hub
• Help build the HR Services Hub’s capability by sharing local expertise and developing templates and guidance

What You'll Bring

• 4-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or HR Operations role
• Hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, HR administration, and HRIS systems
• Practical experience managing routine employee relations matters
• Knowledge of Spanish employment law and routine employee relations processes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and ability to work independently
• Clear communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships

What Will Help You Succeed

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, changing environment
• Able to simplify complexity and focus on what matters most
• Pragmatic, practical, and solution-oriented
• Strong collaborator who builds relationships quickly

Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply online today, and if your profile matches, we’ll be in touch for an initial exploratory interview.

We encourage applications from all sections of society and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.

Learn more about us at https://www.veriangroup.com/es/