HR Business Partner Global Functions

Location:  Madrid Headquarters
Category:  Human Resources
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WHO WE ARE 

Avolta is the world’s leading travel experience player. With a traveler-centric philosophy and a geographically diverse network, the travel retail and F&B company addresses the needs of up to 2.3 billion passengers each year, with 5,500 outlets in more than 75 countries across six continents. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and boosted by their recent combination with travel F&B giant Autogrill, the company is well positioned to realize their ambition to create a Travel Experience Revolution through their many locations at airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports and railway stations amongst others. 

 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

The HR Business Partner Global Functions is responsible for providing professional HR support to Avolta's Global Functions based in 20 different locations worldwide. S/he will work closely with business leaders, aligning HR strategies and policies, consulting our Global Functions team members through guidance on talent, performance management and employee relations. The HR Business Partner Global Functions ensures that all HR practices support Avolta's business objectives and reports to the Head of HR Global Functions. The role is based in Madrid, Spain. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Acts as first point of contact for any HR-related questions for our Global Functions community 

  • Is responsible for the employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit, including drafting employment contracts and reference letters  

  • Drives and coordinates annually recurring and ad hoc review processes including personnel budget, pay, performance, promotions, global mobility, etc. 

  • Ensures compliance with local labor law regulations as well as company policies 

  • Manages HR policies and procedures across regions and countries to align with Global Functions processes  

  • Develops, modernizes and implements various processes in close collaboration with the Head of HR Global Functions 

  • Creates reports and uses HR Analytics to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement  

  • Supports global payroll processes by providing relevant documents and information to ensure accurate and on-time payment  

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

  • At least 3 years of experience in an HRBP role in an international setting, working with geographically distributed teams and business partners 

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or an HR Certification 

  • Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (both verbally and written)  

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for reporting and data-driven decision making  

  • Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint 

  • High proficiency in using HRIS for employee and data management, experience with SuccessFactors is a plus