Labour relations manager Iberia M/F

Labour Relations Manager Iberia M/F

Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES

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 be fully conversant with Spanish social legislation and regulations and will work with correspondents who are familiar with Portuguese law.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collective Bargaining: Ensure compliance with collective bargaining obligations and develop a high-quality social partnership.
2. Staff Representation: Organise professional elections and ensure compliance with staff representation obligations.
3. Expert in Employment Law: Provide day-to-day advice to HR teams and operational departments.
4. Litigation: Manage employee-related litigation and represent companies before mediation and judicial bodies.
5. Employee Relations Monitoring: Keep 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. Strong aptitude for industrial relations and collective bargaining, understanding of business issues, and excellent organizational skills.

LANGUAGES

Excellent command of English; fluency in French is highly valued but not required.

AGUA BENEFITS

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

GESTAGUA is a company committed to diversity and equality. 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.