Regional HR Specialist

How You'll Make an Impact:

As a Regional HR Specialist, supporting the EMEA and APAC regions, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless People Operations across a diverse and dynamic set of countries. This position ensures compliance with local employment laws and contractor agreement management, while supporting operational HR processes and maintaining accurate HR data across both regions. You’ll also assist in Payroll and Benefits coordination and serve as a vital link between Team Members, Managers, and the broader People Team, helping deliver an exceptional team member experience globally.

In this role, you will also be responsible for managing confidential and sensitive employee information, supporting internal audits, and coordinating region-specific compliance initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, leverage HR systems like Workday for data accuracy and reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes. Given the scope and autonomy of the role, this position requires a solid understanding of regional employment practices, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently across time zones.

Our People Team:

We’re a globally distributed, multicultural People Team spanning North America, Latin America, EMEA, and APAC, and that global footprint isn’t just a fact, it’s a strength we fully embrace. Our team brings a rich blend of perspectives, experiences, and cultural fluency that fuels everything we do, from nuanced people strategies to inclusive systems and scalable processes that work for everyone, everywhere.

We collaborate with heart and hustle. Despite time zones and borders, we operate with high trust, clear communication, and deep mutual respect. Whether we’re partnering with hiring managers, leading HR transformation, supporting regional teams, or crafting intentional team member experiences, we show up for each other and for the people we serve!

This is a team where empathy meets execution. Where people who thrive are those who are curious, proactive, globally minded, and genuinely passionate about making Cloudbeds a place where every team member can do their best work. We’re not just People Team, we’re culture shapers, problem solvers, strategy supporters, and people-first builders.

What You Bring to the Team:

Regional HR & People Operations Support

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries from team members and managers in the EMEA and APAC, escalating complex matters when needed.

• Manage daily HR administrative activities, including support for local compliance tasks, and assisting with payroll and benefits coordination in partnership with the dedicated Payroll and Benefits team.

• Support lifecycle events including onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, and status changes.

• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and other People teams to ensure timely processing of Spain-specific HR transactions and to provide accurate data to the Payroll and Benefits team.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Maintain HRIS and team member files with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Assist with legal claims, audits, and report preparation.

• Distribute policies and ensure team members are informed of HR guidelines.

HRIS & Data Management

• Update and maintain accurate team member data in the HRIS (Workday).

• Generate routine HR reports and assist in basic data analysis.

• Help review and maintain the accuracy of data related to compensation, benefits, and PTO.

• Partner with Business Systems to resolve data discrepancies.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Support payroll processing and ensure timely submission of relevant data.

• Address EMEA and APAC-specific benefit questions and aid in enrollment and audits.

• Support payroll compliance efforts by tracking and documenting pay and tax changes, coordinating closely with the dedicated team.

• Respond to team member inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and labor rights, escalating complex matters to the dedicated Payroll and Benefits team as needed.

Project & Administrative Support

• Contribute to people-related projects and operational process improvements.

• Provide general administrative support to the EMEA and APAC People Operations function.

What Sets You Up for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3+ years in HR operations, coordination, or generalist roles.

• Knowledge of Spanish labor law, collective bargaining agreements (CBA), equality plans, and compliance standards.

• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong data manipulation and analysis skills in Excel.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and a high level of integrity.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Bonus Skills to Stand Out (Optional):

• Hands-on experience with Workday (data management, reporting, process support).

• Membership or affiliation with recognized HR professional organizations in Spain is a plus.

• Comfort working in a globally distributed, multicultural team, especially across time zones and regional labor regulations.

• Strong project coordination or process improvement experience within HR operations or People programs.