HRBP-Labour Relations

About the company

1. Context

4. The team

As HRBP – Employee & Labour Relations, you will join the Manufacturing Human Resources team in Spain, working closely with the HR Partner Manufacturing and the operational teams of our production and logistics centers.

You will work with Production, Logistics, and Quality managers, as well as with employees, their representatives, and external legal advisors. You will also collaborate with the People & Culture teams in Paris to contribute to the consistency of Human Resources practices.

Reporting directly to the HR Partner Manufacturing, you will progressively develop your autonomy in managing labour relations, with support on more complex matters and active participation in improving HR processes.

1. About us

_What you might not know about Polène:_ Born in Paris in 2016, created in Ubrique and open to the whole world, Polène is much more than a leather goods Maison: it is a culture, a way of being and creating. Each of our creations reflects the encounter between technical rigor and the poetry of forms.

Today, Polène has 1,500 collaborators, including 900 exceptional artisans based in Ubrique, Spain, and is present in 3 continents, with the goal of continuing to grow through 7 new boutique openings per year.

Your tasks

In a context of growth and transformation of our industrial organization in Spain, Polène is looking to hire an HRBP – Employee & Labour Relations to strengthen the management of labour relations and the support of managers in our production and logistics centers.

In this position, you will contribute to ensuring rigorous and consistent people management, combining advice to managers, the management of labour situations, and compliance with current legislation, while progressively developing your autonomy within the Human Resources team.

2. Missions and responsibilities

You will develop and find satisfaction in this position if you want to:

• Manage individual relations and disciplinary procedures, participating in internal investigations, conflict resolution, and case follow-up, respecting validation and confidentiality procedures.
• Contribute to the management of labour relations, collaborating in conciliations, legal proceedings, and relations with the legal representation of employees, in coordination with the HR Partner Manufacturing and external legal advisors.

• Support managers in managing their teams, advising them on performance, behavior, absenteeism, and conflicts, and helping them apply Human Resources policies consistently.
• Ensure labour compliance and contribute to risk prevention, ensuring the application of labour legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies, and collaborating in health and safety initiatives in the workplaces.

• Ensure the follow-up and improvement of HR processes, keeping documentation up to date, monitoring labour relations indicators, preparing audits, and performing periodic follow-up of open cases and identified risks.

Requirements

3. Criteria for success

You will stand out in this position if

• You have higher education in Law, Labour Relations, Human Resources, or a related discipline, and have approximately 5-7 years of professional experience in labour relations, legal-labour advisory, or Human Resources. Experience in industrial environments or labour consultancies will be valued.
• You have knowledge of Spanish labour legislation, including disciplinary procedures, collective agreements, individual and collective labour relations, and conflict management.

• You have a professional level of English that allows you to communicate fluently in an international environment and collaborate with the People & Culture teams in Paris.
• You stand out for your capacity for analysis, organization, and problem-solving, knowing how to prioritize tasks, identify risks, and propose appropriate solutions, with the support of your manager when necessary.

• You are a proactive, rigorous, and discreet person, with good communication skills, the ability to build relationships of trust, and special attention to the confidentiality of information.

What we offer

C. The Polène project

By joining Polène, you will have the opportunity to

• Be part of a Maison with a unique business project and an ambitious development plan that covers its entire value chain.
• Grow in a constantly evolving environment, where innovation and the pursuit of excellence are fundamental pillars.

• Develop in an environment where people are at the center of the project, and where the attention we pay to our collaborators constitutes a true differentiating element.

How to apply

5. The selection process

1. Interview with Talent Acquisition: Discover the Maison and our values, and share your career path and professional aspirations with us.

2. Interview with your future manager: Learn about the position in detail, its responsibilities, and the main challenges of labour relations in our industrial organization.

3. Practical case: Approach a situation related to labour relations to demonstrate your analytical capacity, your legal-labour knowledge, and your resolution methodology.

4. Presentation and in-depth conversations: Present your practical case to your future manager and delve into your way of working, communicating, and managing specific situations.

5. Final interview with the Head of People & Culture: Learn about the global vision of People & Culture, discover the priorities of the Maison, and share your motivations and professional development perspectives at Polène.

Other

Polène promotes an inclusive, ethical, and equitable culture in all its selection processes. We welcome you just as you are, with your talent, your energy, and your desire to contribute.