Labour Relations Specialist

Valencia

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

At AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, we work to drive innovation, sustainability and business competitiveness through research and technological development. Our People Department plays a strategic role in the organisation's growth, and we are looking for a professional who is ready to take on key responsibilities in people management, bringing strategic insight, rigour and strong execution skills.

A minimum of 4–5 years of experience in similar positions is essential.
Candidates without a solid foundation in employment law and labour relations will not be considered.

What will your mission be?

You will join the People Department, contributing to both operational management and strategic HR projects.
We are looking for an experienced, proactive and results-oriented professional who can thrive in demanding environments while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Main Responsibilities

Labour Relations and Legal Advice

Manage and coordinate employment-related documentation, including contracts, employee registrations and terminations, contractual amendments and statutory records.
Provide support and advice on employment law and Social Security matters.
Participate in communications and consultations with employee representatives and in collective bargaining processes.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and legal requirements.

HR Administration

Manage the time and attendance tracking system and resolve related issues.
Process internal requests related to people management.
Prepare regular HR reports, dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Carry out administrative tasks within the department.

Organisational Development and Strategic Projects

Participate in identifying and monitoring critical positions and succession plans.
Support the management and ongoing development of the Professional Development System (SDP).
Contribute to the design, management and monitoring of the training plan.
Drive digital transformation projects within the People Department.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes, procedures and performance indicators.
Manage documentation and administrative reporting requirements associated with projects.

Your profile

Strong analytical skills, organisation, planning, initiative, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, customer focus, leadership skills, teamwork and a genuine commitment to people (cooperation and empathy) are qualities we value in every position at AIMPLAS.

What Are We Looking For?

Education

A university degree in Labour Relations, Law, Business Administration and Management, Labour Studies or a related field.

Experience

A minimum of 4–5 years of experience in positions related to HR administration, labour relations or comprehensive HR management.
Experience working with works councils or other legally recognised employee representatives.
Experience in project management and coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously.
A solid foundation in employment law and labour relations is essential.

Additional Knowledge and Skills Valued

Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
Compensation and benefits.
HR metrics, KPIs and dashboard management.
Professional development systems and talent management.
Management of funded projects and associated administrative reporting and compliance requirements.
Digital HR tools and process transformation.

Key Competencies

We are looking for a professional who demonstrates:

Initiative and autonomy.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Attention to detail and a rigorous approach to execution.
Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement.
Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and demanding deadlines.
Commitment to internal customer service and continuous improvement.

What Do We Offer?

The opportunity to join a leading organisation in innovation and technology.
Involvement in strategic projects with a direct impact on employees and the organisation.
A collaborative and dynamic working environment.
Continuous professional development.
Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance measures.
Competitive employment conditions aligned with experience and the value you bring.

We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion bring different approaches, perspectives and complementary points of view, creating an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and contribute their best. This enables us to become a more innovative and sustainable organisation.

About us

AIMPLAS is a Technological Center with more than 30 years of experience in the plastics sector. We provide solutions to companies throughout the value chain, from raw material manufacturers to transformers and end users. Our purpose is twofold:

We give value to companies so that they can create wealth and thus generate employment.
Through R&D&I, we contribute to solving the challenges that society faces in relation to plastics, to improve people's quality of life and ensure environmental sustainability.

Why AIMPLAS?

We consider attraction and loyalty of talent to be strategic. This is due, on the one hand, to the fact that we have such a powerful purpose as responding to the challenges facing society through R&D&I, and on the other, to making this activity compatible with caring for people.

To this end, we propose a People Experience Strategy in which people lead their professional development and have a tailor-made training plan, as well as a career plan to facilitate their professional growth.

Purpose with Real Impact
You’ll work at a leading technology center, contributing through R&D&I to solving social challenges related to plastics, sustainability, and improving people’s quality of life.
A values-based culture
You’ll experience an organizational culture built on collaboration, equal opportunity, diversity, and respect, backed by external certifications such as Great Place to Work, EFQM, and the Diversity Charter.
Innovative and multidisciplinary environment
You’ll be part of highly qualified, diverse, and collaborative teams, where scientific, technical, and management profiles work together, and where continuous learning and knowledge transfer are part of everyday life.
Tailored professional development
At AIMPLAS, people lead their own development: you’ll have a personalized training plan and a career plan to support your professional growth.
Flexibility and Adaptability
We are committed to time self-management, partial remote work, flexible hours, meeting-free days, and improvements to legal leave and time-off policies, facilitating a balance between professional and personal life. We adapt to people’s needs, creating a personalized experience.
People Care and Well-being
We promote physical and mental well-being programs through initiatives designed to encourage healthy lifestyle habits and psychosocial well-being (sports activities, health workshops). We offer flexible compensation options (health insurance, childcare vouchers) and meal subsidies.
Pride in Belonging
Working at AIMPLAS means being part of an organization with over 35 years of experience, institutional recognition, and a firm commitment to people, innovation, and making a positive impact on society.