HR Business Partner - Life Sciences

Acolad is an international leader in language and content solutions, services, and technologies. Represented by the brands Acolad, Livewords, TextMaster, and Ubiqus, our group operates across 25 countries with a dynamic network of over 2,500 internal experts and more than 20,000 external linguists. 

At Acolad, every position plays a crucial role in our global growth. Our success is built on the success of our people, and joining our team is a unique opportunity to thrive in a collaborative global environment that promotes talent, innovation, and creativity. We are constantly seeking new talent (like you!) to support our mission of driving growth and innovation across some of the world’s most respected brands. 

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We are seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join our team in Spain, supporting both local and global HR initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with local managers to promote a positive workplace culture and drive employee growth.  

On a global scale, you will bring experience in multi-country HR operations and strategic execution, providing leadership coaching to senior managers and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. You'll lead organizational development efforts, manage talent frameworks, and facilitate large-scale change initiatives. The role requires strong leadership influence across multiple areas, contributing to the shaping of HR strategies that support business transformation and success. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Global support the Life Sciences business of Acolad, mainly in the US Timezone 

• Strategic Alignment with Business Goals: Collaborating with senior leadership to align HR strategies with overall business objectives and ensure that HR initiatives support business growth, transformation, and performance. 

• Organizational Development & Change Management: Leading organizational development initiatives, such as talent management frameworks, employee engagement programs, and large-scale change processes, to enhance organizational effectiveness. 

• Support the governance of all HR-related topics in collaboration with the Regional HRBP, ensuring consistency and compliance. 

• Apply deep knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in Spain to guide managers and employees effectively. 

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring exceptional employee experiences. 

• Act as a coach to managers, empowering them to foster growth, development, and performance within their teams. 

• Drive initiatives to promote a culture of dialogue, feedback, and collaboration within the organization. 

• Oversee employee wellbeing and advocate for a healthy, inclusive, and dynamic workplace environment. 

• Lead conflict resolution and employee relations, ensuring fair and timely resolutions. 

• Play a pivotal role in payroll supervision and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. 

• Travel between our offices in Madrid and Vitoria as needed to ensure a strong HR presence and employee engagement. 

• Drive continuous process improvement in HR operations, leveraging tools such as JIRA and SAP to resolve operational demands efficiently. 

• Present engaging monthly HR business updates to employees locally, fostering transparency and alignment with company objectives. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Proven experience (5+ years) in HR business partnering, ideally within multinational and global environments. 

• Solid understanding of HR policies, processes, and legal compliance (especially in Spain). 

• Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. 

• Regional or global HR experience: exposure to multi-country HR operations and strategy execution on a global scale 

• Strategic HR business partnering and leadership coaching: deep experience coaching senior managers, driving business transformation and shaping HR strategies aligned with business goals 

• Organizational development and talent management: experience executing large-scale people strategies, talent management frameworks and organizational change 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, adept at balancing operational HR duties with long-term HR initiatives. 

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (additional languages a plus). 

• High emotional intelligence and a solution-oriented approach to challenges. 

• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments with adaptability and resilience. 

• People leadership: the role demands ability to influence senior leadership across multiple areas 

Benefits

What We Offer: 

Join us and become part of a dynamic, multicultural team where your ideas and contributions will be valued. At Acolad, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues across the globe and contribute to meaningful projects. Together, let’s foster creativity, drive innovation, and make an impact! 

• Full-time, permanent contract (40 hours/week). 

• Location: Madrid (with travel between Madrid and Vitoria). 

• Competitive meal allowance and health insurance. 

• Additional seniority days off to reward your experience and dedication. 

• Flexible workplace with hybrid working options. 

• Monthly team events to foster team spirit and connection. 

• Coffee, tea, and snacks to fuel your creativity throughout the day! 

Selection Process: 

1. Initial interview with one of our recruiters. 

1. Virtual or In-person interview with the Regional HRBP. 

1. Virtual Interview with HR Operations Manager. 

1. Final Interview with the CHRO and General Manager of Life Sciences Business Unit. 

Acolad is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workforce. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms—gender, age, disability, marital status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation—enrich the workplace. It opens opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and collectively, and strengthens our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.