Junior HR Generalist
- Contract
Company Description
Kaplan Languages Group (KLG) is a global leader in language travel, delivering high-quality language and cultural programs across more than 100 countries. Our portfolio brings together some of the most recognized names in educational language tourism: Kaplan International Languages, Alpadia Language Schools, and ESL Education. With over 130 combined years of experience, we connect students worldwide with life-changing learning journeys tailored to them.
Job Description
We're looking for a Junior HR Generalist to join our European HR team and support a wide range of people operations in a fast-paced, international environment. You'll report directly to the HRBP Manager for KLG Europe and work as a true generalist, getting hands-on experience across the full HR cycle.
This is a great opportunity to grow your HR career within an international organization navigating an exciting period of transformation following a recent acquisition.
What You'll Do
- Support end-to-end recruitment: posting roles, coordinating with hiring managers, screening candidates, and managing communications.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience for employees at every stage.
- Conduct exit interviews and help analyze feedback to inform people strategy.
- Manage and develop relationships with universities and academic institutions for internship programs, including drafting and maintaining internship agreements.
- Maintain and update the HR Hub (internal policy library), contributing to the creation of new policies as needed.
- Support HR data entry and administration in Workday.
- Contribute to HR projects, initiatives, and internal events.
- Provide general HR support across the European team.
Qualifications
- Some experience in HR, whether through an internship, placement, or early career role.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (additional languages such as French, German, or Italian are a plus).
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication skills and genuine curiosity about people and organizations.
- Nice to have: experience with HRIS systems (Workday), recruitment tools, or a background in an international or multi-brand environment.
Additional Information
What We Offer
- A hands-on generalist role with real scope and ownership from day one.
- The opportunity to grow within an international, multi-brand organization undergoing meaningful change.
- Exposure to a broad range of HR topics across multiple European markets.
- A collaborative, diverse team with a genuine passion for what they do.
- Competitive benefits package, including medical insurance discounts.
- Free breakfast on Mondays and fresh fruit on Thursdays.
- A fixed-term contract (9 months), full-time.
Details
- Location: Barcelona
- Contract: Fixed-term (9 months), full-time
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Reference: KLG_Junior HR Generalist
At KLG, we are committed to building a diverse organization and providing equal opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.
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