HR Advisor

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 role has been created to support a transformation within our People team. As we evolve how we work, you'll play a key part in ensuring a smooth transition and continued, high-quality support to our teams across Spain.

As HR Advisor, you'll provide hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle, offering practical guidance on policies and employee relations, and playing an active role in key processes during the transition period.

Reporting to the People & Culture Director, UK & Europe, you'll also work closely with the Head of People Operations to support the transition of activities to our HR Services Hub.

This is a part-time role (1.5 days per week), offered on a 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

• 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 Will Help You Succeed

• At ease working in a changing, fast moving environment
• Able to simplify complexity and focus on what matters most
• Clear communicator
• Pragmatic, with a solutions-focused in your approach
• Builds strong, effective working 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 veriangroup.com / https://www.veriangroup.com/es/