Remote in Madrid Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Associate

Description

Are you passionate about people, processes, and creating meaningful work experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment where no two days look the same? We’re expanding our Spain team and looking for a detailoriented Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Associate to help shape a worldclass employee experience.

At Stack Builders, we’re a global software consultancy recognized as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to clear communication, continuous improvement, and collaboration drives everything we do, from innovative client projects to how we support our growing international team.

If youre looking for a role that offers career growth, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to work alongside diverse professionals in a peoplefirst environment, this might be the perfect fit.

• Location: Remote in Madrid, Spain (candidates must reside within the city limits to support local logistical operations)
• Modality: Primarily remote, with monthly inperson meetings and a mix of logistical coordination in the Madrid area.

• To apply: Please submit your CV in English. We look forward to hearing from you!

  Requirements

  Requirements

  • Reside in Madrid, Spain (this is essential to support inperson tasks and logistics).
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or operations.
  • Advanced English and Spanish skills (written and spoken); you’ll work with global teams daily.
  • Familiarity with Spanish labor law and payroll systems (or a strong willingness to learn).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Bonus: Experience with ATS, HRIS, or payroll platforms.
    
    

  • Key Responsibilities

    As the first member of our HR team in Spain, you’ll work with our distributed HR team to help drive operational excellence, employee satisfaction, and talent growth across our Spain operations. Your work will focus on both strategic initiatives and handson execution.

    Core Areas:

    • Talent Acquisition
    • • Own the endtoend hiring pipeline for the Spain team, from sourcing to offer.
      • Ensure a bestinclass candidate experience and smooth coordination with hiring managers.
        
        
      • • People Operations
        • • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes with attention to compliance and cultural integration.
          • Support employee engagement through reiterating company messages and goals, and holding regular checkins for proactive feedback loops to identify and escalate any potential issues.
            
            
          • • Payroll & Benefits
            • • Assist with monthly payroll processing (there will be a gradual handoff from our Ecuador Admin team).
              • Coordinate and communicate benefits, and ensure enrollment processes are smooth and welldocumented.
                
                
              • • Compliance
                • • Manage health and safety compliance (Seguridad y Salud) according to Spanish regulations.
                  • Ensure employee documentation and HR processes meet legal and internal standards.
                    
                    
                  • • Engagement & Culture
                    • • Plan and coordinate teambuilding activities, monthly coworking days, and team celebrations and recognition gifts.
                      • Keep your finger on the pulse of team morale and help reinforce a positive, inclusive culture.
                      • Strategically design and implement new team engagement initiatives aligned with the annual budget, team preferences, and internal administrative and accounting guidelines.
                        
                        
                      • • Admin & Local Logistics
                        • • Handle local tasks such as shipping laptops, onboarding kits, and ordering equipment.
                          • Support vendor relationship management and local administrative processes.
                            
                            

                          • This Role Is Right for You If:

                            • You’re excited about contributing to a growing international team and making a real impact.
                            • You’re a strong communicator in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
                            • You have excellent organizational skills and take pride in being detailoriented.
                            • You value transparency, inclusion, and thoughtful problemsolving.
                            • You’re eager to learn new tools and processes and enjoy crossfunctional collaboration.
                            • You live in Madrid and are comfortable with occasional inperson logistics or coordination tasks.
                              
                              

                            • Benefits

                              • Benefits

                                • Remotefirst with required incity presence for inperson tasks and monthly team meetups.
                                • Toptier private health insurance.
                                • 23 vacation days, plus additional sick and family leave days.
                                • €200year continuing education budget and regular 1:1s to support your growth.
                                • Monthly remote stipend to support your home office.
                                • Quarterly inperson teambuilding events and coworking sessions.
                                • Company laptop and onboarding equipment shipped to your door.
                                • Work abroad days are subject to company policy and approval.
                                • Personalized anniversary gift.
                                • Opportunities to contribute to Stack Builders’ culture through events, process improvements, and community engagement.

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                                  More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:

                                  Stack Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or during time of employment.