People & Culture Generalist (Fixed-term contract)

Join Oterra and help us shape the future of natural food and beverages, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable world.

Headquartered in Denmark, with operations across Europe, Latin America and the United States, we are an international team of more than 1,400 people, representing 48 nationalities across 27 countries, and serving 120 markets worldwide.

As the world’s leading supplier of natural color solutions, we provide food and beverage manufacturers with a real alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the heart of everything we do, and every day, more than 400 million people consume products containing our colors. At Oterra, we believe nature got it right the first time.

We are looking for a People & Culture Generalist to join our Chiva plant on a temporary contract of approximately 4 months, to provide support to the People & Culture area during a period of leave related to birth and childcare, including a prior onboarding and handover period.

The position will be part of the People & Culture EMEA team, with a direct reporting line to the corporate team in Denmark, and will work closely with international teams and the local plant organization.

This is an opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in generalist Human Resources functions, able to work with autonomy in the day-to-day management of the area and motivated to grow in an industrial, international and multicultural environment.

As part of the team, you will support employees and managers in matters related to HR administration, time and attendance, payroll support, onboarding, internal communication, culture initiatives and regional or global People & Culture processes.

Main responsibilities

• Provide support in the day-to-day People & Culture operations at the Chiva plant, responding to employee and manager queries on HR-related matters.
• Support the local coordination of the area, in connection with the People & Culture EMEA team and the corporate team in Denmark.
• Act as a local point of support, helping to facilitate communication between the plant and regional or global processes.
• Collaborate in the local implementation of corporate People & Culture policies, processes and initiatives.
• Manage and update employment documentation, contracts, addendums, certificates, internal records, employee files and other administrative HR processes.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, contributing to a clear, organized and positive experience from day one.
• Follow up on time and attendance management, including clock-ins, absences, shifts, leaves, holidays and time-related incidents.
• Provide support in the payroll process, preparing and reviewing variables, absences, incidents and other relevant information required for accurate payroll management.
• Coordinate information with internal teams or external providers involved in payroll management.
• Keep HR systems, databases, reports and internal documentation up to date.
• Participate in culture, internal communication, engagement and team integration initiatives, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with Oterra’s values.
• Support global processes such as performance review, corporate policy follow-up, reporting and coordination of actions with regional teams.
• Coordinate and support recruitment processes that may arise across different departments, working closely with hiring managers and the internal recruitment team.
• Support the coordination of training activities, attendance records, employee communications and follow-up of learning actions.
• Contribute to compliance with labor regulations, the applicable collective bargaining agreement, internal procedures and corporate standards.
• Provide support in audits, reporting and administrative requests related to People & Culture processes when needed.

Required profile

• Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Law or similar.
• At least 2 years of experience in generalist Human Resources roles, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, logistics or multinational environments.
• Experience in HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience or familiarity with time and attendance management, including clock-ins, absences, shifts, holidays and time-related incidents.
• Experience supporting or participating in the payroll process, including payroll variables, absences, incidents or coordination with payroll providers.
• Knowledge of Spanish labor regulations, employment documentation and HR administrative procedures.
• Interest in participating in global People & Culture processes, culture initiatives, internal communication and performance review.
• High level of English: C1, required for coordination with international teams and participation in People & Culture EMEA dynamics.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with HR systems, payroll tools, time and attendance platforms or ERP systems will be valued.
• Organized, detail-oriented and discreet, with special sensitivity when handling confidential information.
• Service-oriented mindset, strong communication skills and willingness to work closely with people and the reality of the plant.
• Autonomy, proactivity, flexibility and motivation to keep growing in an international and multicultural environment.

What we offer

• A temporary opportunity of approximately 4 months to join Oterra’s People & Culture EMEA team, with a direct reporting line to the corporate team in Denmark.
• A role focused on providing support to the People & Culture area during a key period for the team.
• A local position with an international dimension, working closely with the Chiva plant while coordinating with regional and corporate teams.
• A structured onboarding and handover period to get to know the role, the plant, the team and the main HR processes.
• Exposure to key people processes, plant operations and international ways of working.
• Participation in global People & Culture processes, including performance review, culture initiatives, internal communication and implementation of corporate policies.
• Practical experience in time and attendance management, payroll support, HR administration, reporting and day-to-day HR operations.
• A close, collaborative and multicultural environment where your work will have a direct impact on the employee and manager experience.
• Competitive compensation package under the Chemical Industry Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• A company committed to food safety, innovation, sustainability, inclusion and people development.

The practical details

Location: Chiva, Valencia – Onsite position.

Do you want to know more?

If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact our internal recruiter, Gonzalo Mallea, at [email protected].