Our opportunity

Be the driving force behind a dynamic workplace environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide expert advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees alike, handling moderate to high complexity Employee Relation issues. From performance management, misconduct, employment terminations, investigations, policy interpretation, best practices, and personal issues that affect employees in the workplace.

Your role

As a Labor Relations Specialist, your main responsibilities will include:

Consult with managers and employees, on a broad range of moderately to highly complex employee relations issues.
Ensure resolution of alleged violations of company policies by researching, conducting fact finding interviews, analyzing facts, documenting, and consulting with CoEs, business leaders and Practice Leads.
Provide legal advice to employers on various international labor laws and regulations. This may include guidance on labor rights, wage laws, working conditions, and other related issues.
Assist with the due diligence and logistics responsibilities associated with organizational changes that impact the company; participate in notifications to employees.
Identify and analyze organizational trends and partner with the team to bring about the best solutions for the organization.
Provide input into the development of procedures.
Collaborate with Employment Relations (ER) team regarding best practices for assigned ER issues/topics.
May represent the organization at legal and administrative proceedings and will investigate and assist in preparing responses to specific employee and attorney demands in consultation with Practice Lead on direction, resolution and finalization of responses.
Conduct research and is a key partner with internal and externa legal counsel and other Centers of Expertise on Employee Relations issues.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Labor Relations Specialist, your skills and experience will ideally include:

Bachelors degree in Labor Law and 5 or more years of experience in related field
An Intermediate Technician's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention and previous experience in this field will be positively valued.
Deep knowledge of Spanish Labor law, international labor law would be an advantage
Ability to mediate disputes and facilitate resolutions
Shows proactive approach to propose new solutions
Collaborative and flexible attitude
Good analytical Skills
Very good communication skills both in English and Spanish

What we offer?

As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer:

Over 300 euros net to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance
Wide range of internal and external trainings, including free English and Spanish classes depending on the needs
Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits
Life, accident, and Health Insurance
Collective Life Retirement Plan
2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you
Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
Functional diversity benefits
Events: summer and Christmas party, different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more
No dress code

LI-Remote#LI-Hybrid

Primary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou. Please apply with your CV in English.

Who we are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Location(s): ES - Barcelona
Remote working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Recruiter name: Laura Santamaría Rodríguez