HR Manager

HR Manager Barcelona - Hybrid role (60% office based and 40% home based)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Our HR Managers are responsible for the delivery of HR Consulting Services by supporting people leaders who are aligned to business objectives.

The role:

• Responsible for country compliance in Spain and Portugal markets: development, update and implementation of policy, handbooks and practices. Lead the delivery of local compliance specific requirements, e.g., equality gender plans, disability compliance and proactively driving upcoming changes​.

• Responsible for in country employee relations: driving positive employee relations, lead on disciplinary, grievances, support, managers with Performance Management activity.

• Local benefit lead: collaboration with rewards team, benefit enhancements, efficiencies and harmonization​.

• Build strong relationships with key People Managers with teams within your countries of responsibility and participate in the implementation of employee engagement initiatives. Provide proactive HR consultation service and coaching to all People Managers advising them on all issues that arise in their teams.

• Responsible for industrial relations: lead liaison with local Works Councils alongside local leader, communication, consultation and negotiation in line with HR strategy.

• Support the implementation of people strategies and plans through the rollout of HR programs and through the provision of local country insight into the broader HR team.

• Work closely with the HR Service Centre Team and other HR functions to ensure a smooth transition on local issues and ensure clarity on when the team should and over or escalate.

• As a Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our process es adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to Clients and Performance.

Travel (approximately 15%) domestic and/or international as required.

You will need:

• HR generalist 5-10 years experience from any multinational corporation.

• Candidates preferably from Services industry and experience with Spanish market.

• Expertise in statutory compliance and labour legislation.

• Stakeholder management experience.

• Delivering presentations to the business teams.

• Formal discussions/employee relations handling/Works Councils relationship management.

• Excellent in communication in both Spanish and English oral and written.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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