Human Resources Specialist

The IMDEA Software Institute (Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Software Development Technologies) is a non-profit research institute promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, Spain. The Institute’s goal is to perform the research of excellence required to devise methods that enable the cost-effective development of software products with sophisticated functionality and high quality, i.e., secure, reliable, and efficient.

The IMDEA Software Institute is committed to excellence in research and to fostering technology transfer to the industrial sector. The Institute attracts talent from all over the world and has built a truly international environment.

The working language at the IMDEA Software Institute is English.

The IMDEA Software Institute is located in the Montegancedo Science and Technology Park on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain.

More information about the Institute can be found at: https://software.imdea.org

Description

The IMDEA Software Institute is seeking a human resources specialist to join the Human Resources Dpt. and help IMDEA put in place HR management international standards of top-level research centers.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a human resources department of a multicultural organization.

The tasks to be carried out will be, among others:

• Monitoring the recruiting and hiring process of new employees assuring compliance with public sector hiring requirements.
• Assuring compliance with regulations related to human resource issues.
• Keeping employees’ records up to date.
• Monitoring monthly payroll preparation and social security affiliation and discharge of the Institute’s staff.
• Designing strategies to build an environment to attract and retain the best talent.
• Fostering the implementation of human resources policies of top-level international research centers.

Requirements

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Law, Labour Relations, ADE, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a human resources department in a multicultural organization carrying out tasks like the ones described above.
• At least B2 level in English speaking, writing and reading.
• Fluent in Spanish speaking, writing, and reading.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools.

The following are desirable qualifications:

• Experience working in a research center.
• Experience with the implementation of international best practices in human resources management (e.g., HRS4R).
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Subversion and/or Git).
• Proactive.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Capable team player.

Starting date

The starting date will be as soon as possible once the selection process has been completed.

How to apply?

Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/. Please select option: Other and include reference code 2023-03-other-hrspecialist.

The application should include:

• A short CV (maximum 4 pages), in English.
• A short introduction letter (maximum 1 page), in English.

Applications should be received by March 26th, 2023.