HR Generalist

Essity

HR Generalist supporting HR compliance and employee engagement at Essity. Implementing HR processes and providing guidance in a hybrid role based in Barcelona, Spain.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBarcelona • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure HR activities are executed in line with agreed HR processes, policies, and applicable legal and labor requirements.
Act as a trusted advisor to HR, line managers, and employees, providing professional guidance and support within assigned HR activities.
Propose and support local adaptations to harmonize HR processes and improve efficiency and service delivery.
Contribute to overall HR process delivery by providing input, participating as a process team member, and engaging in HR projects at local and international levels.
Apply and maintain relevant HR tools and systems, including Workday and Microsoft Office, ensuring data accuracy and process consistency.
Support Employer Branding and Employee Attractiveness initiatives, contributing to a strong service and people-focused culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar HR Generalist or HR Operations role.
A master’s degree in law or Labour Relations, with a master’s in human resources preferred.
Solid knowledge of core HR processes such as performance management, talent management, and compensation reviews.
Proven experience managing labor relations topics, including terminations, works councils or unions, disciplinary actions, Equality Plans, and organizational changes.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a collaborative and business-oriented mindset.
Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.
Comfortable working with digital tools and HR systems, including Microsoft Office and Workday.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR processesperformance managementtalent managementcompensation reviewslabor relationsdisciplinary actionsorganizational changesEquality Plans

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencing skillsnegotiation skillscollaborative mindsetbusiness-oriented mindset

Certifications

master’s degree in lawmaster’s in human resources