HR Manager (Bilingual)

My client is looking for a hands-on HR Manager to oversee all aspects of Human Resources within their organization. This is a standalone role requiring an experienced HR Manager who can manage the full employee lifecycle, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and support both employees and leadership.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, open to learning, and adaptable to change, thriving in an environment where they take ownership of HR matters independently. The successful individual will support employees across the business covering a variety of sectors across Gibraltar and Spain.

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to development of the HR Function in its early stages, making it ideal for someone looking to take their HR experience to the next level.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee and Manager Support & Guidance:
Act as the first point of contact for HR related queries
Provide guidance on company policies, procedures and best practices
Support managers & employees with day to day HR matters
Manage Employee Relations & Performance Management matters with confidence and discretion
Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture

HR Administration:
Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
Prepare contracts, letters, and all HR documentation.
Manage HR administration for the full employee lifecycle
Run all HR processes from onboarding, probation, leave management, talent management, employee relations and offboarding.
Support payroll and benefits administration.
Ensure compliance with GDPR and local legislation
Assist with year- end routines e.g. Audits, tax filing preparation, renewal of PMI etc.

Payroll Management:
Manage the monthly payroll for all employees ensuring timely administration and accuracy
Deal with changes to pay efficiently and confidentially, liaising with our payroll provider to process the payroll.
Handle employee payroll queries.
Manage any payroll reporting requirements.

Compliance & Policy Management:
Own our HR Policies ensuring they are kept up to date with local employment legislation
Develop our suite of HR policies further where required
Advise managers and employees on our polices and ensure compliance

Recruitment & Training:
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, posting vacancies, coordinating and attending interviews.
Manage any training requirements necessary for the business

Development of HR Function:
Own and drive forward the development of the HR Function in its early stages.
Proactively identify HR needs and work to develop a complete HR function
Effectively manage HR risk in line with employment best practice
Involvement in HR projects and reports as required
Continuous process improvement, identifying efficiencies and enhancements to the employee experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Full Proficiency in both English and Spanish
At least five years of relevant work experience in Human Resources, with experience at manager level
Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
Strong experience in dealing with Employee Relations matters
Strong customer focus while maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and adapt to changing needs
People oriented and results driven
Strong knowledge of labour and employment laws in Gibraltar and Spain

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
CIPD certification is an advantage

If you have the required skills & experience, please get in touch ASAP.

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