HR Generalist Iberia

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What You Will Do

This is a 6-month temporary contract, ideally starting February 2026. As an HR Generalist Iberia, you will be a vital part of our international People team, supporting HR functions and business leaders across Spain and Portugal. You'll build strong partnerships and provide hands-on support for day-to-day people matters, with a significant focus on Employee Relations. Collaborating closely with managers in Iberia Sales, local Marketing, and our Global Shared Service Centre, you will ensure a fair, consistent, and compliant employee experience.

• Act as the primary contact for managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Support the management of employee relations cases, including performance management, probation reviews, conflict resolution, sickness and attendance, and disciplinary processes, guided by senior HR colleagues.
• Ensure meticulous documentation, timely follow-up, and compliance with internal procedures and Spanish and Portuguese labour regulations.
• Assist managers in preparing for sensitive conversations by offering guidance, context, and effective approaches.
• Partner closely with HR Service Delivery to maintain a consistent and compliant employee lifecycle experience.
• Manage communications and interactions with Works Councils.
• Provide daily HR guidance on performance expectations, goal setting, development planning, and compensation.
• Support organizational changes and team adjustments in collaboration with managers and senior HR stakeholders.
• Contribute to streamlining HR processes and updating templates, workflows, and documentation.
• Coordinate with HR Service Delivery on onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and leaves of absence.
• Support local and global engagement initiatives, surveys, and follow-up action plans.
• Act as a culture ambassador, embedding TheFork's values in all interactions.
• Support leaders and teams in fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment, promoting ED&I principles and addressing non-inclusive behaviors.

Who You Are

You must meet these critical qualifications:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent generalist role.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (C1+).
• Educational background in HR, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Law, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish labour law; exposure to Portuguese labour law is a plus.
• Proven experience managing employee relations in complex or fast-paced environments.
• A confident, credible communicator who builds trust and partners effectively with managers across diverse functions and cultures.

You can impress with these additions:

• Prior experience in HR Operations or Service Delivery environments.
• Portuguese language skills.
• Exposure to tech, professional services, retail, or field-based organizations undergoing change or growth.
• Experience supporting organizational changes or departmental reorganizations.
• A naturally curious mindset with a genuine interest in employee experience, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, managing competing priorities with composure and sound judgment.

What We Offer You

• An awesome team
• A temporary contract
• Flexible working environment (2 days home office per week)
• Competitive fixed salary
• Lunch vouchers for each working day
• International teams and a multicultural environment across 10 European offices
• Highly inclusive working environment
• Amazing offices with dining, coffee points, and leisure areas
• Team building events

Key skills/competency

• Employee Relations
• Spanish Labour Law
• HR Policies
• Performance Management
• HR Guidance
• Organizational Change
• HR Processes
• Onboarding & Offboarding
• Employee Engagement
• Diversity & Inclusion