Labour Relations Advisor

About the role

Cigna Healthcare is seeking an experienced Labour Relations Advisor to join its Labour Relations team in Spain. Reporting to the Labour Relations Manager, you will give expert employment law advice and labour relations support on individual and collective employment matters, partnering with HR Business Partners, managers, business leaders and external counsel. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days a week in the office depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on individual and collective labour relations matters and support consultations and negotiations with employee representatives
• Advise on disciplinary actions, employee grievances, workplace investigations and other sensitive employee relations issues
• Draft and review employment-related communications such as disciplinary actions, terminations and responses to employee representative bodies
• Support organisational changes and workforce management initiatives from an employment law perspective
• Give practical advice on Spanish employment law and labour regulations, monitor legislative developments and propose risk mitigation strategies
• Manage labour litigation and administrative proceedings with external counsel, including labour inspections and responses to labour authorities
• Monitor ongoing claims and recommend legal risk approaches
• Work with HR Business Partners and managers to ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies

Required profile

• Law degree
• At least 5 years of professional experience in employment law, labour relations or a similar role
• Experience advising on Spanish employment law in a multinational company, labour law firm or similar complex environment
• Experience managing labour litigation and administrative proceedings, and dealing with labour inspections and regulatory authorities
• Experience handling complex individual and collective labour relations matters
• Native or fluent Spanish and fluency in English

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Spanish labour law and employment regulations
• Analytical and legal reasoning skills, able to turn complex legal concepts into practical business solutions
• Communication and stakeholder management, with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment