Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will make an impact by shaping and delivering the people agenda for Cognizant Spain, coaching leaders and strengthening employee engagement, organisational effectiveness and compliance. You will be a valued member of the Spain Human Resources team, reporting to the Spain HR Lead and working collaboratively with business leaders, employee representatives and HR centres of expertise including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, HR Services and Global Mobility.

In this role, you will:

Coach leaders to deliver business objectives and advise managers on engagement, workforce planning, capability development, performance management and compensation.

Drive talent management and engagement strategies, using knowledge of the business, market and local talent trends to strengthen attraction, development and retention.

Develop and localise HR policies and processes in line with Cognizant’s global HR strategy and Spanish employment regulations.

Lead and contribute to HR transformation and operational improvement projects that enhance employee experience, efficiency and compliance.

Build constructive dialogue with works councils, unions and health and safety representatives, supporting discussions and negotiations as needed.

Use people data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position based in Barcelona, with office attendance expectations to be confirmed during the recruitment process. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on business requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.

At least 10 years of HR Business Partner experience within an international, complex and matrixed organisation, including collaboration with HR shared services.

Strong knowledge of Spanish labour law and experience supporting a compliant employee relations environment.

Demonstrated credibility and influencing skills, with the ability to coach senior leaders and navigate local and global stakeholder relationships.

Experience leading organisational change, HR transformation or cross-functional people projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English as a working language.

These will help you stand out

Experience in the technology, IT services or professional services sector

Experience working with offshore teams or a multi-location shared services model

Hands-on experience engaging with employee representatives, works councils, unions or health and safety committees

A practical, data-informed approach that combines strategic thinking with strong execution and prioritisation

A collaborative and transparent working style, with the confidence to challenge constructively and propose innovative solutions

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.