Associate Relations Partner - AniCura Iberia (Madrid)
We are looking for an Associate Relations Partner for Iberia to lead employee and labor relations. This role is key to ensuring a fair, compliant, and values-driven workplace, supporting both the business and our people.
You will support mainly Spain and Portugal working in a highly international and multicultural environment.
🚀 What you’ll do?
Labor Relations & Equality Plans (Key Responsibility)
Lead labor relations strategy across assigned countries.
Lead and manage relationships with trade unions, employee representatives and Works Councils.
Lead collective bargaining negotiations, labor agreements and social dialogue processes.
Own the end-to-end design, negotiation, implementation and monitoring of Equality Plans, ensuring legal compliance and successful execution across the organization.
Advise leaders on organizational changes, restructures, transitions and exits.
Partner with Legal and business leaders to assess and mitigate labor risks.
Employee Relations
Advise managers and People & Organization teams on best practices.
Manage complex and high-risk workplace investigations.
Support leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Analyze trends and recommend improvements to policies and practices.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
Capability Building
Coach managers and leaders on employee relations, labor relations and conflict resolution.
Deliver training, workshops and tools to strengthen people management capabilities.
Promote an associate-first mindset and high emotional intelligence.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Ensure policies and practices are compliant and up to date across countries.
Partner with Legal and Risk teams.
Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and proactive solutions.
What we're looking for?
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, Labor Relations or related field.
Proven experience leading collective bargaining negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives.
Strong hands-on experience in the design, negotiation, implementation and follow-up of Equality Plans.
Deep knowledge of Spanish labor legislation related to collective bargaining, employee representation and equality regulations.
Experience in complex, regulated and unionized environments.
Strong knowledge of employment law (international exposure is a plus).
Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
High emotional intelligence and resilience.
Fluency in English (C1-C2 level).
✈️ Willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 40% of the time.
- Ubicaciones
- Madrid