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Employee & Labour Relations Business Partner (fixed term contract)

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Hybrid (Spain)fixed term contractPosted 1w ago

About the role

Employee & Labour Relations Business Partner (ELRBP) provides consulting and guidance on employee and labour relations, ensuring legal compliance and consistent application of Apple policies. Partners with executives, managers, employees, and the People team across the organization to address complex ER issues, lead investigations, support policy initiatives, and coordinate with social partners.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, analyse, and implement resolutions to complex and sensitive employee relations issues.
  • Lead and conduct investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations.
  • Evaluate and review employee-related decisions in response to employee concerns.
  • Consult and influence all levels of management regarding critical and complex employee relations decisions.
  • Support the Organisation with legislatively compliant implementation of initiatives.
  • Develop, communicate, and implement company-wide employee relations programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Use ER metrics with clients to highlight trends and develop strategies to foster positive ER in the business and mitigate risk.
  • Coordinate and lead responses to government labour or employment-related audits, information requests, and inspections.
  • Support Crisis Management Team response as needed.
  • Support all levels of Leadership, Employees, People, and Corporate Partners with understanding Apple Policies and Local Legislation where relevant.
  • Support ER projects/initiatives as needed.
  • Manage the social representation agenda in partnership with the Employee Relations Leader (mandatory meetings, negotiations, elections, etc.).
  • Support electoral processes.
  • Analyse and provide guidance regarding the implementation of key company initiatives through information sharing, consultation, and negotiation activities.
  • Prepare information/consultation documentation to support discussion with social partners.
  • Connect with key stakeholders before, during, and after social partner negotiations to ensure smooth implementation of changes.
  • Prepare the relevant guidance for Leadership and other key stakeholders in case of serious LR situations.
  • Support local leaders with social partners’ queries/demands.

Qualifications

  • Substantial employee and labour relations experience in Spain.
  • Knowledge of Spanish employment laws and regulations.
  • Experienced in balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders and work streams across markets; demonstrated ability to work independently, including the ability to organise, plan, and prioritise tasks.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt flexibly to different situations; demonstrated command skills and an ability to influence others.
  • Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively.
  • Exceptional communication skills including effective listening, writing and presentation.
  • Knowledge of Spanish employment laws and regulations.
  • Working fully remote in Spain.
  • Availability to travel for work.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English.
  • A degree in a relevant field such as Law, Human Resources, or Employment Sciences.

Skills

Required:Employee and labour relationsSpanish employment laws and regulationsStakeholder managementCommunication and negotiation
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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