Head of Employee Relations Spain and Iberia M/F

Head of Employee Relations Spain and Iberia M/F

A pure player in water and essential services, the Saur Group works to protect the environment in the areas it serves. Saur has always acted to offer the same quality of service to small towns, major cities and industrial companies, guided by its raison d'être: to give water back the value it deserves.

Saur is present throughout the world: Cyprus, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Key figures for 2022: €1.9 billion in net sales, 9,200 local authorities and industrial customers under contract, 12,000 employees and 20 million consumers served worldwide.

YOUR DAILY WORK

The Group Employee Relations and Group Benefits Department is looking for an Employee Relations Manager for Spain and Iberia (RRS Spain and Iberia).

The RRS Spain and Iberia reports to the Director of Group Employee Relations and Benefits, based in Paris (France). He/she reports functionally to the International HR Director or the Spain HR Director.

SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

The RRS Spain and Iberia is responsible for the Iberia zone (Spain and Portugal), with a strong focus on Spain. He/she will therefore be fully conversant with Spanish social legislation and regulations. He/she will be able to work with correspondents who are familiar with Portuguese law (Portugal HR departments, Portuguese law firms).

With a solid background in labour law, highly experienced in collective bargaining and social dialogue within companies, the RRS Spain and Iberia will manage labour relations for Saur subsidiaries in the Iberia zone (Spain 95% - Portugal 5% in the role of activity coordinator) and ensure compliance with labour legislation and regulations within the perimeter.

In particular :

1. Collective bargaining (key task)
   • The RRS Spain and Iberia is responsible for ensuring that companies in the Iberia region comply with their collective bargaining obligations.
   • In addition to complying with these obligations, he/she develops a genuine, high-quality social partnership, in line with Group standards, at the service of company projects.
   • He/she prepares and negotiates all collective agreements, and ensures that a favourable social climate is maintained at all times.
   • He/she represents companies in the Iberia region in branch/regional negotiations.
   • He/she ensures that, in all circumstances, he/she works within the overall framework of Group Employee Relations (to ensure consistency) and of pre-existing arrangements within the Group.
2. Staff representation
   • The RRS Spain and Iberia is the guarantor of compliance with the obligations of companies in the Iberia zone in terms of staff representation.
   • He/she is responsible for organising professional elections at the appropriate intervals.
   • He/she ensures that the bodies operate in accordance with the applicable legislation/regulations.
   • He/she constantly monitors the quality of social dialogue in support of company projects.
3. Expert in employment law
   • Based on his/her knowledge of Spanish social legislation and regulations, the RRS Spain and Iberia will provide:
   • Day-to-day advice to HR teams and Operational/Support departments.
   • Expertise in all corporate matters involving employment law (M&A projects, organisational changes, etc.).
   • When a new position is created, the RRS Spain and Iberia will carry out an audit of operational and HR practices within 12 months of taking up the post.
   • In addition to providing advice, the RRS Spain and Iberia is a driving force behind proposals to introduce and/or develop business processes within his/her area of expertise.
4. Litigation
   • The RSS Spain and Iberia manages employee-related litigation for companies in the Iberia region.
   • He/she represents and defends companies before mediation and judicial bodies.
   • Employee relations monitoring: The HSR for Spain and Iberia keeps a constant watch on legal, regulatory and case law developments.

YOUR PROFILE

Training in Spanish employment law (5 years‘ higher education) + at least 7 to 10 years’ experience as an Employee Relations Manager in an international company or group.

Mastery of Spanish social legislation and regulations, ability to work with several collective agreements.

Ability to work in an international, complex and matrix environment.

A very strong aptitude for industrial relations and collective bargaining in a social partnership mode, and the ability to anticipate and manage industrial disputes (if necessary).

Understanding of business issues in a context of strong corporate development, risk management, sense of priorities and solution orientation.

Thoroughness, ability to listen, agility, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

Strong interpersonal skills - ability to work as part of a team.

Respect for the highest standards of integrity, ethics and responsibility in all activities relating to labour relations and personnel management.

Excellent command of English (as the RRS Iberia reports to the Group Head of Employee Relations and Group Benefits, based in Paris (France) - fluency in French is highly valued, but not required for the position).

YOUR GUESTAGUA BENEFITS

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Participation in innovative and challenging projects.
• Salary according to experience.

GESTAGUA is a company committed to diversity and equality. Thus, all our selection processes guarantee equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.