HR Operations Specialist - Sensus

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The role:

For our Sensus organization, we are looking for a detail-oriented and service-driven HR professional to support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, within an international environment. In this role, you will manage HR administration, maintain data integrity across systems, and act as the first point of contact for employees on personnel-related matters. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, external payroll providers, and benefit brokers, while contributing to process improvements and cross-location HR projects. This position requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and a proactive, hands-on mindset.

Key responsibilities:

• Onboarding/offboarding & employee life cycle: Supporting all administrative steps in the employee life cycle – from hiring to termination, including drafting employment contracts and contract amendments, preparing references, certificates etc.

  
  
  

• Manage HR systems, optimising workflows and ensuring data integrity.

  
  
  

• Employee support at an international level: First point of contact for employees for all personnel administration questions (e.g. time recording, holiday requests or official certificates).

  
  
  

• Personnel files & documentation: Maintenance of electronic and paper-based personnel files.

  
  
  

• Development of HR processes

  
  
  

• Prepare reports and analyse people metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

  
  
  

• Coordination of meetings (f.e. job interviews) and deadline monitoring (fixed-term contracts, probationary periods).

  
  
  

• Time recording, reports & analyses: Management of absences and time corrections, preparation of reports on remaining holiday balances and time accounts, as well as support for the HR business partner and management.

  
  
  

• Company benefits: Liasing with 3rd party providers and benefit brokers, preparing data and administrative support for joiners, leavers and changes

  
  
  

• Preparatory payroll tasks: Monthly preparation and compilation of payroll-related information and changes for payroll. Collaboration with external payroll providers

  
  
  

• Communication & organisation: Creation of form letters and internal communications in close cooperation with HR Business Partners.

  
  
  

• HR projects: Collaboration on cross-location HR projects.

  
  
  

Requirements:

• bachelor's or master’s degree in Human Resources or an equivalent field.

  
  
  

• Experience in the employee life cycle activities and personnel administration.

  
  
  

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role

  
  
  

• Proficiency in Spanish and English is required.

  
  
  

• Basic knowledge of payroll

  
  
  

• Good knowledge of labour law is an advantage

  
  
  

• Confident use of MS Office and HR software

  
  
  

• Experience in HR projects is an advantage.

  
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Keen to work with an international HR team

  
  
  

• High service orientation and good communication skills

  
  
  

• Independent, structured way of working

  
  
  

• Self-motivated to achieve set goals and meet deadlines

  
  
  

• Discretion in handling confidential information

  
  
  

Location: Spain

Contract: full-time, remote

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.