HR Business Partner Spain

🪐 Discover our galaxy   Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 1,000,000 talented freelancers with 100,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different: A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! 🪐 At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive. Explore your future career  🔭 You will join our Global Human Resources team as the HR Business Partner (HRBP) collaborating closely with our Spanish management and global function leads. Your mission is to champion the employee journey and provide strategic support tailored to the specific needs of Malt Spain, a close-knit and highly impactful team of around 50 people today.  By balancing high-level organizational planning with daily operational excellence, you will ensure our team stays engaged, agile, and aligned as we transform and grow the business. You will also make sure we have the absolute best work environment by supporting local talent acquisition and taking ownership of office management and workplace culture for our hubs in Madrid and Barcelona. Key responsibilities ✨

Shape the future of our teams by advising local and global management on organizational design, talent cultivation, performance management, and key business goals.  

Elevate and drive core HR cycles, including performance calibrations, compensation reviews, internal mobility, and insightful exit interviews.  

Analyze employee metrics like attrition, job levels, and compensation to deliver proactive strategic decisions and manage the local people cost envelope.  

Collaborate with our HR Centers of Excellence (C&B, TA, People Ops) to deliver seamless support and maintain dynamic internal communications.  

Take ownership of local office management, teaming up with our International Workplace Manager to create a vibrant culture through local events and All-Hands. 

About you 🧑‍🚀

You hold a degree in HR, Business, or a related field, backed by 4+ years of HR experience (with at least 2 years thriving in an HRBP role). Experience in an international environment is key. 

You possess a strong business mindset, with proven experience in both project and budget management. You aren't just doing HR; you understand how the business is run. 

You are curious, energetic, and have a strong professional standing. You are a practical, solution-oriented thinker who excels at guiding teams through organizational change and transformation. 

You are comfortable using data to back up your decisions. Your interpersonal skills are top-notch—you can manage conflicts and build relationships across all levels effortlessly. 

You communicate seamlessly in native-level Spanish and business-professional English.

How to join the mission? 🚀

Say Hello! (30-45 mins) You’ll jump on a quick intro call with Natalia, our Talent Acquisition Manager. This is a casual chat to get to know your story, understand your aspirations, and answer any burning questions you have about us.

Deep Dive (~45 mins) Next, you’ll meet Elise Marchand, our Talent Acquisition Director. Together, you’ll dive into your past experiences and talk through the specific impact you'll make in this role.

Show Us Your Skills (~2 hours) You’ll tackle a take-home case study and present it at our Madrid office. You'll pitch your ideas in a video call to Astrid Siegl (HR Director International) and meet Ernesto Ortega (Country Leader Spain).

The Big Picture (30–45 mins) Finally, you’ll connect with Barbara Marazia, our Chief Human Resources Officer, to talk about Malt’s long-term vision and how we can grow together.

We're rooting for you: We don't believe in trick questions. We will send you a complete interview guide ahead of time, so you have everything you need to bring your A-game!

Life on planet Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally 💫

🤝 Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris.

💻 Remote work: Hybrid remote policy - 3 days office / 2 days home-office.

🏖️ Annual leave: 30 days/year.

📆 Sabbatical: 1 month paid sabbatical once you've been with Malt for 3 years.

📈 Stock options: Every Malter is entitled to stock options. 

🩺 Private health insurance: Rewarded for healthy living.

📚 Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to your career, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.

Ready? Get your ticket to Malt 🪐 

At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.

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