Country HR Business Partner - Spain and Portugal)

Join Strada's HR Department, gain useful experience and learn new skills!

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com

About the Role

This role ensures alignment between the global HR roadmap and local business objectives by providing strategic HR guidance to country leadership. The HRBP manages the full employee lifecycle, ensures compliance with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws, and drives people initiatives that support a high-performance culture. Workday is the core HRIS.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies align with global standards and local legislation.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, development, performance, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Use HR data and insights (e.g., engagement, attrition) to support strategic decision-making in collaboration with the Global HRBP.
• Partner with global HR teams to deliver local HR programs and respond to employee needs.
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance organizational culture and workforce capabilities.
• Advise leadership on HR matters and support implementation of HR initiatives.
• Apply Spanish/Portuguese labor legislation accurately.
• Manage salary reviews and proposals in line with Total Reward guidelines.
• Support local HR operations: work permits, teleworking processes, HR communications, working calendars, internal committees, disciplinary procedures, and HR administration.
• Oversee company benefits and employee HR requests.
• Conduct onboarding sessions and induction training for new hires.
• Maintain strong knowledge of HR administration and Workday processes to support the HR global roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar HRBP role.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Native Spanish and fluent English. Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law; Portuguese labour law preferred.
• Proven ability to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Experience in change management and HR transformation.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and collaborate with global delivery models.
• Proactive, accountable, and team-oriented.
• Flexibility regarding working hours.

What We Offer

• Full-time temporary contract (39h/week)
• Location: Granada, Spain
• Hybrid model: Up to 5 days remote per week (up to €60/month compensation)
• Competitive benefits:
  • Flexible Compensation Plan (health/life insurance, meals, childcare, transport, training)
  • 7-hour workday on Fridays
  • 23 vacation days + up to 4 additional days based on seniority
  • Intensive summer schedule (July 15–Aug 31); option to extend with holiday deduction
  • Continuous Performance Management system (CPM)
• Positive and collaborative work environment

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.