Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Legal Counsel with extensive experience in legal, administrative, and human resources duties. Dedicated to fostering positivity, kindness, and employee well-being in the workplace. Passionate about people, adept at multitasking, and equipped with strong communication and organizational skills. Thrives in multicultural environments, with a goal to develop leadership skills, build relationships, and contribute effectively to culturally diverse teams
Global People Operations Projects - Spearheaded the implementation of Global People Operations initiatives, focusing on administration, legal matters, compensation and benefits (Equality Plan, FUNDAE,Health and Safety). - Ensured company compliance with labor laws and enhanced efficiency in People processes. HR Administration - Managed all HR administrative tasks throughout the employee life-cycle, including maintaining employment documents and keeping employee files current in HR systems. - Supported benefits administration to guarantee fair employee compensation. - Acted as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, special requests, and documentation. - Supported on-boarding and off-boarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for employees. Payroll Administration - Oversaw payroll for multiple countries: Spain, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Australia, Serbia, and the UK. - Led the implementation of the payroll platform, Deel, to streamline processes. Legal Compliance and External Liaison - Provided guidance on local labor laws and specific employment cases to the People team. - Served as the main liaison with external parties concerning payroll, labor laws, working visas, social security and Spanish tax authorities.
HR Administration & Employee Support - Executed on-boarding and off-boarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for employees. - Managed general HR administrative tasks efficiently and accurately. - Supported employees by addressing inquiries related to payroll, benefits, vacation, collective agreements, and HRIS management, resolving routine issues promptly. HR System & Documentation Management - Oversaw HR system operations, including Factorial, to manage employee documentation, labor compliance, internal communications, vacation and leave of absence records, and personnel data updates. - Maintained and updated labor documentation in alignment with company policies and legal regulations. Payroll & Compensation Management - Managed payroll processes and ensured accurate creation of monthly reports. - Coordinated with external payroll partners for seamless payroll processing. - Administered company benefits effectively. HR Projects & Initiatives - Developed and implemented HR projects, including: - Training and Development Plan - FUNDAE. - Health and Safety Plan. - Equality Plan and Salary Register. - Implemented TravelPerk platforms to enhance business travel management - Performance Evaluations and Flexible Remuneration Schemes. - Other initiatives such as donation drives, recycling programs, newsletters, welcome packages, and gift vouchers. Event & Travel Organization - Organized company events, team-building activities, business trips, and hotel accommodations efficiently.
Administrative Support - Provided comprehensive administrative support to departments and individuals to ensure seamless operations. - Coordinated with external partners, such as legal and accounting firms, to facilitate key business functions. HR and Legal Operations - Handled employment contracts and managed company benefits efficiently. - Processed Visa and Work Permit applications for expatriates in Spain, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Payroll and Finance Management - Synchronized monthly payroll processes with external payroll partners to guarantee accuracy and timeliness. - Maintained records of travel expenses and receipts to ensure proper financial tracking. Recruitment and On-boarding - Organized and conducted initial interview rounds to identify potential candidates. Office Management and Event Coordination - Ensured the smooth functioning of office operations, including managing activities, events, meeting rooms, snacks, and office supplies. - Arranged travel bookings and accommodations for business purposes.
Employee Life-cycle Management - Managed registrations and dismissals of personnel for all subsidiaries in Spain within the Social Security system, Workday, and Meta4 platforms. - Carried out necessary procedures with Social Security, INEM, and other official institutions to ensure compliance. HR System and Data Management - Conducted daily data control and maintenance in Workday and Meta4 systems. - Supported employees in effectively using the Workday platform for their needs. Leave and Absenteeism Oversight - Managed and controlled employee vacation requests and absenteeism records. Employee Support - Provided assistance and guidance to employees to support their success and resolve HR-related queries.