Personnel Administration Expert (ref. AD/24/13)

Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence--a seal that was awarded in 2011.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the "Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya" (CERCA).

Your Role & Our Team

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated and skilled Personnel Administration & Labour Relations Expert to oversee the administration of personnel within our organization. This pivotal role encompasses various responsibilities to ensure effective HR operations reporting to the HR Director.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth and compliant HR administrative processes (employment contracts, onboarding documentation, compensation, contract terminations, Spanish Social Security system, payroll, etc).
• Prepare annual HR budget plans and provide regular budgeting analysis.
• Preparing and analysing recurring HR statistics and HR dashboard, such as headcount, turnover, recruiting metrics, track diversity metrics, among others.
• Collaborate in the development of the compensations and benefits programs implementation, ensuring that compensation practices are following the labour law and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation developing strategies to promote positive labour-management relationships.

You have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Labour Relations or in any field related.
• Proven experience in personnel and payroll management
• Solid knowledge and understanding of labour law, labour relations, internal policies, and documentation management.
• Compensation and Benefits knowledge.
• Very good command of the English language.
• Strong computer skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel is required.
• Highly organized.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical.
• Effective communication.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

You might also have

• Ms in Human Resources is a plus.
• Experience in an international and multi-cultural environment will be valued.
• Experience in a research centre will be valued.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:

• Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work. 
• International Environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious international research institution and become a member of our administration team.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Continuous training in a high-quality environment.

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 17/01/2025 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended) 
• Number of positions available: 1
• Selection process:
  • Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter & experience,
  • Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
  • Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview. 

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.

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