HR Officer Iberia - XIOR STUDENT HOUSING

Join us in delivering a great first living experience to more than 21 000 students.
Xior is the largest owner & operator of student accommodation in continental Europe. Our mission is to give as many students as possible a great first living experience. We offer a second home to more than 21 000 students in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Sweden. A place where they can live, study, connect and relax.
We want to do more than just provide infrastructure for our students. We believe we play a fundamental role in students' journey to independence. The right people are essential in this.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join our team, supporting the operations in Spain and Portugal.
HR OFFICER SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain Reporting to: Head of HR Europe / Operational Manager.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
As an HR Officer (HRBP), you'll play a crucial role in supporting our business objectives by providing comprehensive HR support to our teams across Spain and Portugal. This is a hands-on and strategic position where you'll act as a true HR Business Partner, driving HR initiatives and ensuring the effective management of our people. You'll be responsible for a broad range of HR functions, from operational tasks to strategic projects, with a strong focus on payroll, recruitment, talent development, and employee retention.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

• HR Business Partnering: Act as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees in Spain and Portugal, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Payroll & Administration: Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for Spain and Portugal, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Manage HR administration tasks, including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Recruitment & Selection: Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for all roles within Spain and Portugal, from identifying talent needs to successful onboarding, utilizing various sourcing strategies.
• Talent Management & Development: Implement and manage training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career progression. Drive talent retention initiatives, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Performance Management: Support managers in performance review processes, objective setting, and addressing performance-related issues.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations matters, providing advice and mediation where necessary, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
• Project Implementation: Collaborate with the European HQ to implement and localize global HR projects and initiatives across Spain and Portugal.
• HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure all HR practices and policies are compliant with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws and company standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience: Proven experience as an HR Officer, HR Generalist, or HR Business Partner, with a strong background in managing payroll and HR operations in Spain and Portugal.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (C1/C2 level) is essential for this role, as you'll be liaising with European HQ and diverse teams. Fluency in Spanish and having a Good level of Portuguese will be highly valued.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Spanish labor law, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
• Project Management: Experience in implementing HR projects and initiatives, ideally within a multi-country or international environment.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Mindset: Proactive, results-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Education: A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Travel: Regular travel to our various student accommodation sites across Spain and Portugal will be required to support local teams and projects.

** PROFILE:**

· Ability to manage multiple/conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and employees
· Able to demonstrate a good level of emotional intelligence and resilience when responding to often complex cases. Used to work under pressure.
· Good level of communication and influencing skills
· Experience of facilitating meetings and training initiatives
· Able to elicit information to identify specific stakeholder needs and to offer clear advice and guidance on specialist procedures
· Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
· Able to apply a comprehensive understanding of systems and procedures

WE OFFER:

• Joining a solid and consolidated group. The position is structural and offers real possibilities for development
• Competitive Annual Salary
• Meal Vouchers
• Health Insurance

Why apply?
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company.
Be a key player in shaping the HR landscape for our operations in Spain and Portugal.
Develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.