Job Summary

We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years.

Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals – we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

Thanks to our global infrastructure, our team’s contributions reach many parts of the world and have a profound and positive impact on people’s lives.

If you want to help us solve the world’s most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development – you belong here, with us.

Apply now and help us forge new paths to create a better world.

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner Iberia is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to the business across all areas of Human Resources.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the managers to identify with them the solutions for their organization to implement and develop and improve locally the company strategy.
• In collaboration with Talent Management, Development Management and Compensation team you put in place training plans, Performance evaluation, succession plan, merit process, talent development processes and any other group process
• Be part of the Country Management Team and participate in the decision taking of important aspects of the business
• Responsible for payroll and the payroll system and Benefit administration
• Ensure accuracy of the time management system
• Make sure local Labor and statutory requirement are in place
• Guide Managers when there is legal issue link to Human Resources
• Represent the company in front of the Works Council
• Support the General Manager in any legal decision link labor laws
• Drive project on improving the processes to increase the efficiency of the HR work in Spain and Portugal
• Collaborate closely with HR South Europe Team to create synergies

Experience Required

• Master´s Degree in Human Resources
• 15+ years in HR related positions
• Experience in Global company with unions and Work Council
• Knowledge of the local legislation and have knowledge on compensation and benefit in Spain ( and ideally in Portugal)
• Autonomous and able to take decision with impact on a local scale but in line with group policy
• Able to interface at various level of management with ease and can show assertiveness with your decision
• Fluent in Spanish and English, Portuguese would be a plus
• Knowledge of Workday will be appreciated

Further Information

Benefits will depend on the Country of employment, our Talent Partners will clarify full details:

• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes

Avantor Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The collective talents and perspectives of our associates drive the good we create in the world – and why we are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Ensuring every associate is empowered to grow, succeed and shape our evolving culture.

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