
HR Operations Specialist
Destinus
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- Own and optimize core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, compensation cycles, benefits administration, leave management, and employee data governance.
- Manage and improve HRIS ensuring data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and compliance with labor regulations.
- Identify and implement improvements in workflows, automation, and service delivery models to ensure an efficient and employee-centric HR function.
- Serve as the go-to person for HR operations policies and procedures, supporting managers and employees throughout their journey with the company.
- Provide insights and dashboards on headcount, attrition, compensation, and other key HR metrics to senior leadership.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and SOPs aligned with business goals and local legal requirements.
- Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure alignment and a seamless employee experience.
- Coordinate with external vendors for benefits, payroll, and systems support, ensuring high-quality and timely service delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) a plus.
- 5–8 years of experience in HR operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of employment law, payroll, benefits, and compliance in Spain.
- Experience implementing or managing an HRIS platform.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and scaling processes in fast-growth environments.
- English is a must.
Benefits
- ✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
- ✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
- ✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
- ✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HRIS managementdata governancereporting capabilitiesworkflow improvementautomationHR policiesSOPs developmentemployee data analysiscompliance with labor regulationspayroll management
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsstakeholder managementanalytical mindsetleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityemployee-centric approachcollaborationnavigating ambiguity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s degree in Human ResourcesSHRM certificationCIPD certification