Employee Relations Specialist – HR Jobs in Madrid, Spain

Further Details

The Employee Relations Specialist position in Madrid, Spain, is a strategic role within Maersk’s People Function. Responsibilities include managing disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution, as well as leading whistleblowing and ethics processes. The specialist will build strong relationships with works councils, trade unions, and employee representatives, and support organizational transformations and restructurings. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, strong knowledge of Spanish labour law, and the ability to work in a matrixed, international environment. This role offers professional growth, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to influence business decisions across a leading integrated logistics company.

Employee Relations Specialist – Madrid, Spain

Maersk, a world‑leading integrated logistics company, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join its People Function in Madrid. This private sector role offers a competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to work on complex people challenges within a global organization.

The successful candidate will lead employee and labour relations strategies, manage workforce risks, and ensure compliance with Spanish employment legislation. You will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, supporting organizational change and fostering a positive employee experience.

• 7‑10+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Labour Relations, or Employment Law
• Degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of Spanish employment and labour law
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience working with works councils and trade unions

Job Positions

Sr.#	Job Title	Required Qualifications	Location	Experience	Salary Range	Vacancies	Age Limit
1	Employee Relations Specialist	Bachelor	Madrid, Spain	7‑10 years	Not specified	1	Not specified

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Spanish employment and labour law
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases and workplace investigations
• Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, international organisation
• Fluent English and Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting both corporate and operational workforces within logistics, transportation, manufacturing, industrial or similarly complex environments
• Experience working with works councils, trade unions and employee representative bodies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement employee and labour relations strategies aligned to business priorities and country people plans
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to provide pragmatic, commercially balanced and legally compliant employee relations advice
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations and conflict resolution
• Manage whistleblowing, ethics and workplace conduct cases, ensuring fair and thorough investigations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with works councils, trade unions and employee representatives
• Lead information and consultation processes, collective discussions and labour relations initiatives
• Support organizational transformations, restructurings, workforce planning activities and business change programmes
• Ensure employment policies and practices remain compliant with Spanish labour legislation and collective bargaining obligations
• Identify and mitigate employment, labour relations and workforce risks across operational and corporate populations
• Coach and develop leaders on employee relations matters, leadership accountability, performance management and workplace conduct
• Promote a culture of inclusion, fairness, employee voice and responsible employment practices
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to ensure consistency of employee relations practices across the organisation

How to apply

• 💼 Prepare your updated CV highlighting relevant employee relations experience.
• 📄 Include copies of your degree and any professional certificates (e.g., CIPD, SHRM).
• 📅 Note the application deadline: 18 December 2026.
• 🌐 Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application online.
• 📞 For inquiries, contact the HR department via the provided email or phone (if listed).
• ✅ Ensure your application is complete and submitted before the closing date.