The role holder will be responsible for operational management of human resources in the Madrid Teaching Centres.   The position reports to the Head of HR Iberia and will interact with  teaching centre staff, management and Payroll teams, British Council HR community and employment lawyer.

Responsabilities -

1. Day to Day HR Management

2. Employee/Labour Relations

3. Recruitment and Induction

4. Talent and Performance Management

5. Communication and Staff Welfare

6. Personal and Professional Development

7.  Review and Amendment - This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review

If you are interested, please apply in English, cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single Word document.

Please make sure to include the information regarding: current remuneration, salary expectation and availability/timing/notice period as they are a requirement in order for the candidacy to be evaluated.  If this information is not included, the candidacy will be deemed null.

Only those candidates who qualify will be contacted within a period of 15 days as of application deadline. A personal interview and Study Case will be part of the evaluation of short-listed candidacies.

Must possess at least Degree level qualification in labour relations, law, psychology, business administration, economics or other HR Related Fields. It would be desirable that candidates posess Post-graduate HR related qualifications and/or Certifications. • Basic Language requirement - Spanish and English language – one to C1 and the other to C2. Ideally, English and Spanish C2. At least 4 years’ recent professional experience in an HR Management role, working within organisations with similar responsibilities such as: multisite organisations, international environment, Knowledge of Spanish HR legislation, Social Security and processes, business focus. Preferably, post holder will possess experience of working within an educational establishment. Strong communication and presentation skills. Accustomed to supporting budget management. Experience supervising a small team. Negotiation skills. Experience in HR soft & hard HR skills – labour relations, recruitment & retention, Talent, etc. within organisations. The post holder must be eligible to live and work in EU/Spain. Criminal checks will be required (Certificado de Delitos sexuales and/or equivalent in country of origin). A willingness to attend events and take part in meetings beyond normal school and office hours is essential. The candidate must be willing to have a flexible work schedule as most teaching takes place in the afternoons and evenings and Saturday is the BC´s biggest day and the working timetable will reflect this. Travel in Spain or within Europe may occasionally be required.