Human Resources & Recruitment

Who are we? Blu is the first pan-European recruitment firm. We are a boutique, international team based in the heart of Barcelona, dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with the most exciting companies across Europe. We believe recruitment is a strategic business partnership, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for growth and results. You’ll be joining a close-knit, high-performing team composed of Tara, Gerard, and our German-speaking intern, managed by Anne-Lise. We offer a supportive environment where your voice is heard and your impact is visible from day one. The Challenge: Your 360° Journey Forget about making coffee or filing papers. As our new intern, you will own the entire recruitment lifecycle. You will be trained to think like a business consultant: Sourcing & Strategy: Mastering job boards and social media to find "the needle in the haystack." The Human Connection: Conducting professional interviews and assessing both hard skills and cultural fit. Consultative Sales: Presenting your candidates to clients and convincing them why your choice is the best for their business. Coaching & Closing: Supporting candidates through their nerves, prepping them for success, and negotiating the final "Yes!" Market Intelligence: Conducting research and generating leads to help us expand our market presence. Who are you? We aren't looking for a "traditional" HR profile. We want a business-minded individual who is ready to launch their career in a fast-paced environment. Student Status: You are in your final semester of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management or a related field. Legal: A mandatory internship agreement from your university is essential. Language: You speak English at a professional level. You’re comfortable communicating professionally every single day. Global Citizen: You have lived abroad (Erasmus, Au Pair, or a previous international internship). You understand what it’s like to navigate different cultures. Ambition: You have a strong interest in the recruitment industry and are looking for a role where you can stay and grow with us after the internship. What’s in it for you? Start Date: September 2026 (The perfect time to start a new chapter in Barcelona!). Compensation: €600/month fixed salary + an attractive bonus scheme based on your results. Location: An office in the vibrant city center of Barcelona, surrounded by energy, culture, and great coffee. Mentorship: Work directly with Tara and Gerard, gaining hands-on experience that no textbook can provide. Career Prospect: Our goal is to hire you permanently once you graduate!

Your Future Company At Blu Selection, we connect international job seekers with top hiring companies all across Europe. From BPOs and Shared Service Centers to IT and Finance start-ups, we specialize in finding the right match for multicultural teams. Our consultants are experts in international recruitment, sourcing, and building meaningful connections and now, we’re looking for you to join us in Barcelona! Your Mission In our multicultural and dynamic environment, you’ll kick off your career in recruitment. Guided by your Manager and supported by an international team, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the hiring process while enjoying the energy of a start-up culture. What you’ll do Understand client needs and create search strategies to find the best fit Source and hunt candidates using our network and beyond Develop new sourcing channels and advertise open vacancies Interview and qualify candidates to match them with the right opportunities Build and grow your own candidate network Follow up with candidates and support their career journey Take part in ad-hoc projects and team initiatives What’s in it for you? Contract: End-of-studies internship (6 months, with Learning Agreement) Compensation: €600 gross/month + OTE bonus Working Hours: Flexible Location: Barcelona city center Perks: Quarterly team incentives Monthly team-building events & breakfasts Personalized training program Fun, creative, and proactive work environment What you bring Native level of German or Dutch Proficient English (any Spanish, French, Italian or other European Language) Creativity, adaptability, and a proactive mindset Strong team spirit and communication skills Excitement about intercultural communication and living the expat lifestyle What you should expect from living in Barcelona? The unique experience of an international and diverse culture A beautiful beach city surrounded by both coastal towns and mountains Delightful gastronomic experiences of Spanish, Catalan, and World cuisines Quite a dynamic and active urban life where it is difficult to get bored Sunny days, Mediterranean weather, and a relaxed lifestyle An attractive startup and innovation hub with exciting opportunities Your Future Company Building meaningful connections between international jobseekers and hiring companies via quality recruitment solutions. Ready to start? Join our international team and gain hands-on recruitment experience while living the Barcelona lifestyle. Starting date: Q3 (availability for 6 months+). Not the right fit for you? No worries — check out our other internship opportunities in Spain or send us your CV to be considered for future roles.

Técnico/a Junior Laboral de Contratación (Middle Office) We are looking for a Middle Office Specialist to join our Shared Services Centre in Barcelona, becoming a key member of the Iberia team and supporting the Spanish market across the full contract lifecycle and labor compliance activities. Salary: Up to 26K Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end creation, issuance, and digital storage of contracts for candidates and clients. Perform compliance checks on documentation to ensure alignment with Spanish labor law and applicable collective agreements. Coordinate with public administrations to manage legal documentation, including Social Security registrations and work permits. Create, update, and maintain candidate and client master data in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Provide accurate and timely support to candidates, clients, and internal consultants, resolving queries efficiently. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations (Relaciones Laborales), Human Resources, or a related field. Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory. Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law, contract types, and collective agreements. Previous experience in a Gestoría, ETT, or Shared Service Centre is an advantage. Junior profiles with relevant internship experience (prácticas) are also welcome. High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and a customer-oriented mindset. What we offer Permanent, full-time position based in our Barcelona office. Multinational working environment with over 40 nationalities. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Your Future Company TEST  Our client is a fast-growing international player in the iGaming and casino industry, with over 1,200 employees worldwide and offices across Armenia, Romania and now Spain. Following market expansion, they are opening a brand-new hub in Madrid and are looking for an experienced HR Manager to take the lead in building the local team and setting up HR operations. Your responsibilities and impact working as an HR Manager: Lead full-cycle recruitment to build the Spain-based team, focusing on gaming/casino talent. Design and implement talent acquisition strategies tailored to the iGaming industry. Partner with hiring managers to define workforce needs and ensure smooth, timely hiring. Set up HR policies, systems, and workflows, ensuring compliance with Spanish labor law. Create onboarding processes for casino industry roles to ensure smooth integration. Establish performance management, employee development, and retention initiatives. Oversee payroll, compensation, and benefits processes in line with local regulations. Act as the go-to expert for compliance and employee relations in Spain. Build and promote a strong company culture aligned with global values and the iGaming environment. Collaborate with international HR and leadership teams to ensure consistency across offices. Provide workforce insights and strategic HR recommendations to management. Skills, qualifications, and interests you need to succeed in this role: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar (Master’s a plus). 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role. Proven background in the iGaming or casino industry (mandatory). Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law, payroll, and HR operations. Experience in building HR functions and scaling teams from scratch. Fluent in Spanish and English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment. What’s in it for you? A key role in shaping and leading the HR function of a brand-new Spanish office. The opportunity to be part of an ambitious expansion in the international iGaming industry. Competitive salary and benefits package (currently being developed with input from HR). Career growth opportunities in a dynamic and global organization.

Our client is searching for a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist who will be a key member of their HR team, providing comprehensive support across payroll, benefits, legal compliance, labor relations, and employee mobility for a workforce of over 500 internal stakeholders. This role combines operational excellence with strategic analysis to ensure seamless HR service delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations. Your responsibilities and impact as Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist will include: Manage the full payroll cycle for over 700 employees in collaboration with a third-party provider, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while supporting employees and managers via the payroll portal. Administer a variety of employee benefit programs, including pensions, insurance, meal vouchers, flexible compensation plans, and company vehicles. Coordinate with external providers for enrollment, renewals, and communications. Research and evaluate compensation and benefits practices to ensure programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends. Monitor labor laws and government regulations, ensuring company compliance with evolving legal requirements and HR standards. Collaborate with external legal counsel on matters related to labor relations, contracts, and regulatory compliance. Support and implement projects related to payroll, benefits, and legal updates. Maintain up-to-date employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy across internal reports, databases, and documentation. Conduct analysis on compensation, benefits, absenteeism, and labor relations to inform HR strategy and define performance indicators. Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Coordinate employee mobility and relocation processes, working closely with managers, service providers, and transferring employees. Skills, qualifications, and interests needed to succeed in this role: You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or possess equivalent experience). You are fluent in English and Spanish, and you may bring additional European language skills as an asset. You have solid experience managing payroll with third-party providers for a workforce of around 700 employees, along with a strong background in compensation and benefits administration. You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. You excel with numbers and bring strong analytical skills to your work. You pay close attention to detail and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality results. You provide a high level of service and are committed to ensuring a positive employee experience. You communicate clearly and effectively, whether speaking with employees or senior leaders, and are confident presenting information to various audiences. You bring a proactive, “can-do” attitude and thrive in a collaborative team environment. You act with integrity and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion. What's in it for you? Competitive compensation based on your experience Annual performance bonus Meal vouchers Private health insurance (after a six-month probation period) Life insurance Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office) A modern workspace in Barcelona Multicultural team and international environment Clear pathways for career development

You want to gain more experience in Recruiting? Are you eager to join a company where you can grow, learn, and develop valuable skills? Do you want to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment that truly values people? Our client is seeking passionate, Italian-speaking recruiters to help identify and onboard exceptional talent for their international teams. Based in Lisbon or Porto, this opportunity offers more than just a job — it’s a chance to thrive in a company that invests in you. From career growth and language development to support with accommodation and social integration, they are dedicated to ensuring your success every step of the way. Ready to make an impact in an inspiring and supportive workplace? Join now! Your responsibilities as a Recruiter will be: Recruitment and selection processes of international customer service agents Managing the selection process via phone and Email contact and keeping the applications database updated Analyzing CVs and make pre-selection calls, both with local and international applicants from all over Europe Validating applicants’ language skills, technical skills and soft skills required Organizing, preparing and executing selection activities Managing relocation support for applicants and being 1st point of contact for them during the selection process Conducting interviews with the applicants and presenting a final short-list of selected candidates Completing a high volumes of administrative tasks in a precise manner Ensuring structured and organized work procedures and being adaptive to a flexible work environment What you need to succeed in this role: A native level of Italian and min. B2 level of English Having first experience in Recruitment Abiliy to handle high volume of tasks, calls and recruitment processes Having a strong interest in Human Resources and the right level of empathy Having organizational skills and able to work independently Being a team player Living in or willing to relocate to Lisbon/Porto for an international career and life experience Having a valid Portuguese work permit (required) What’s in it for you? Contract: 12 months contract (30 days trial) Private health insurance from day 1 Working hours: 40h/week (8h/day, 5 days a week) on a rotative schedule Monday to Saturday 08.00 to 19.00 For international candidates: Relocation package including (accommondation, flight reimbursement after 6 months, help with paperwork) Salary: without accomondation: 1400€ GROSS + meal allowance with acomondation: 1120€ GROSS + meal allowance (only in relocation package) Your Future Company: 2 French entrepreneurs created a startup in 2000 and today they are leading a global brand. Their growth and solution-oriented services are acknowledged by the most progressive brands and leading companies they are now working with. They became one of the biggest international customer experience solution providers with more than 75.000 multilingual employees in over 50 countries around the world and they are looking for new members to join them in their journey in their Lisbon or Porto hub. Apply now and enjoy a personalised recruitment process where diversity is not a Buzzword because it's normality. Get specific tips and tricks for your Resume and Interview with the hiring company to increase your chances of landing the job. #hiring #jobopening #applynow Feel free to check our other opportunities for German speakers in Portugal or send us your CV to be considered for other projects or future opportunities.

You want to gain more experience in Recruiting? Are you eager to join a company where you can grow, learn, and develop valuable skills? Do you want to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment that truly values people? Our client is seeking passionate, German-speaking recruiters to help identify and onboard exceptional talent for their international teams. Based in Lisbon, this opportunity offers more than just a job — it’s a chance to thrive in a company that invests in you. From career growth and language development to support with accommodation and social integration, they are dedicated to ensuring your success every step of the way. Ready to make an impact in an inspiring and supportive workplace? Join now! Your responsibilities as a Recruiter will be: Recruitment and selection processes of international customer service agents Managing the selection process via phone and Email contact and keeping the applications database updated Analyzing CVs and make pre-selection calls, both with local and international applicants from all over Europe Validating applicants’ language skills, technical skills and soft skills required Organizing, preparing and executing selection activities Managing relocation support for applicants and being 1st point of contact for them during the selection process Conducting interviews with the applicants and presenting a final short-list of selected candidates Completing a high volumes of administrative tasks in a precise manner Ensuring structured and organized work procedures and being adaptive to a flexible work environment What you need to succeed in this role: A native level of German and min. B2 level of English Having first experience in Recruitment Abiliy to handle high volume of tasks, calls and recruitment processes Having a strong interest in Human Resources and the right level of empathy Having organizational skills and able to work independently Being a team player Living in or willing to relocate to Lisbon/Porto for an international career and life experience Having a valid Portuguese work permit (required) What’s in it for you? Contract: 12 months contract (30 days trial) Private health insurance from day 1 Working hours: 40h/week, Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.00 For international candidates: Relocation package including (accommondation, flight reimbursement after 6 months, help with paperwork) Salary:  without accomondation: 1400€ GROSS + meal allowance Your Future Company: 2 French entrepreneurs created a startup in 2000 and today they are leading a global brand. Their growth and solution-oriented services are acknowledged by the most progressive brands and leading companies they are now working with. They became one of the biggest international customer experience solution providers with more than 75.000 multilingual employees in over 50 countries around the world and they are looking for new members to join them in their journey in their Lisbon or Porto hub. Apply now and enjoy a personalised recruitment process where diversity is not a Buzzword because it's normality. Get specific tips and tricks for your Resume and Interview with the hiring company to increase your chances of landing the job. #hiring #jobopening #applynow

Ben je op zoek naar een flexibele bijbaan om wat bij te verdienen tijdens je studie? Dan is het tijd om deel te nemen aan ons ambassadeursprogramma! Hier heb je de kans om een flinke commissie te verdienen door alleen maar met je connecties te praten en hen te vertellen dat ze een baan in het buitenland kunnen vinden.  Wie zijn wij? Blu Selection is een internationaal wervingsbureau. Wij zijn gespecialiseerd in het matchen van meertalige talenten met bedrijven in heel Europa voor tussenjaar banen, instapbanen na de universiteit en meer senior posities. Onze speciale focus ligt op jonge Nederlands-, Duits- en Franstaligen die na hun middelbare school of tijdens hun studie een tussenjaar in het buitenland willen doen en wij zijn op zoek naar JOU om ons te helpen deze mensen te bereiken en hun dromen waar te maken! Hoe je zult slagen als merkambassadeur  Netwerken met je vrienden en vrienden van vrienden. De beste contacten vind je vaak via jongere broers en zussen, door contact te leggen met je middelbare school en door actief te zijn in verschillende groepen om het woord te verspreiden. Onze vacatures begrijpen en ze kunnen uitleggen aan geïnteresseerde mensen (geen zorgen, je krijgt gratis training van ons!) Gebruik elke kans om het woord te verspreiden. De beste weg naar succes is als je niet opgeeft en het woord blijft verspreiden, waar je ook bent. Wat zit er voor jou in? Volledige flexibiliteit: Werk overal en altijd. Jouw schema is van jou.  Aantrekkelijke commissie: Verdien een commissie op succesvolle plaatsingen.  Zet het op je CV: Als merkambassadeur ontwikkel je vaardigheden in verkoop, communicatie en overtuigingskracht. Dit zijn waardevolle eigenschappen die je zullen helpen in je toekomstige carrière.