HR Operations & Immigration Lead

We are looking for an experienced HR Operations & Immigration Lead to oversee the development, optimization, and transition of HR operations within our growing regional hub in Valencia.

This role will combine strategic leadership and hands-on operational management, ensuring seamless HR service delivery, legal compliance, and successful execution of HR projects. The ideal candidate will act as both a team leader and a subject matter expert on Spanish labor law, HR policy, and process excellence — driving collaboration across all HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Operations and Immigration Specialists, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on complex HR operational issues, ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient service delivery.

HR Operations Excellence

• Oversee all HR operational processes, including onboarding, employee life-cycle management and HR data management.
• Act as the subject matter expert on Spanish labor law, ensuring all HR practices, policies, and documents comply with local legislation and EU regulations.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, addendums, and policy documentation, ensuring legal accuracy and internal alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, technology, and data accuracy to enhance employee and manager experience.

Immigration Management

• Oversee all employee immigration processes, including work permits, visa sponsorship, renewals, and compliance with Spanish and EU immigration laws.
• Partner with external legal and government agencies to manage immigration cases and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide strategic guidance to HR Business Partners, managers, and employees on immigration-related matters.
• Maintain accurate immigration documentation and reporting in alignment with internal and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with other HR departments — including HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Systems — to ensure process alignment and operational consistency.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and IT teams to support compliance, payroll accuracy, and integration of HR systems and reporting tools.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex HR operational and legal queries.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HR operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership or migration project management role.
• Strong expertise in Spanish labor law, contract drafting, and HR compliance.
• Proven experience managing HR teams and driving performance in a shared service or multinational environment.
• Solid project management skills, with experience leading HRIS systems.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape HR operations within a growing regional center of excellence.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment.
• Professional growth and career development in a global organization committed to innovation and people excellence.