Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Associate

Summary

Join Stack Builders' expanding Spain team as a detail-oriented Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Associate, contributing to a world-class employee experience within a global software consultancy. This remote role, based in Madrid, requires occasional in-person meetings and local logistical support. You will be the first HR team member in Spain, working with a distributed team to drive operational excellence, employee satisfaction, and talent growth. Responsibilities include managing the end-to-end hiring pipeline, onboarding/offboarding processes, payroll and benefits, compliance, and team engagement. The ideal candidate possesses strong HR/talent acquisition experience, advanced English and Spanish skills, familiarity with Spanish labor law, and excellent organizational skills.

Requirements

• Reside in Madrid, Spain (this is essential to support in-person tasks and logistics)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1-2+ 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

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end hiring pipeline for the Spain team, from sourcing to offer
• Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience and smooth coordination with hiring managers
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes with attention to compliance and cultural integration
• Support employee engagement through reiterating company messages and goals, and holding regular check-ins for proactive feedback loops to identify and escalate any potential issues
• 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 well-documented
• Manage health and safety compliance (Seguridad y Salud) according to Spanish regulations
• Ensure employee documentation and HR processes meet legal and internal standards
• Plan and coordinate team-building 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
• Handle local tasks such as shipping laptops, onboarding kits, and ordering equipment
• Support vendor relationship management and local administrative processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ATS, HRIS, or payroll platforms

Benefits

• Remote-first with required in-city presence for in-person tasks and monthly team meetups
• Top-tier private health insurance
• 23 vacation days, plus additional sick and family leave days
• ���200/year continuing education budget and regular 1:1s to support your growth
• Monthly remote stipend to support your home office
• Quarterly in-person team-building 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