Human Resources & Recruitment

Ready to disrupt the recruitment world? Are you tired of the same old "copy-paste" corporate vibes? At blu, we do things differently. We are a Pan-European recruitment agency that blends human intuition with the latest tech to connect top talent with incredible companies. We’re looking for a fresh perspective to join our squad and help us redefine how hiring happens. The Essentials Location & Work Model: Barcelona City Center Project Highlight: Pan-European Headhunting & 360 recruitment Salary: €600 per month + Performance Bonuses   What’s the mission?  We don't just "fill roles"; we build teams across borders. As a Recruitment Intern, you’ll be in the driver’s seat of the hiring engine. You’ll be tasked with finding the Candidates across Europe and ensuring our clients meet the people who will actually change their business. We are also heavily leaning into AI implementation, so you’ll be experimenting with tools that make the old way of recruiting look like the Stone Age. Your Daily Adventure (The Role) Your goal is to become a recruitment consultant from A to Z. This means: The Hunt: Mastering the full recruitment cycle. You’ll source candidates, conduct interviews, and handle the final presentation to the client. Your objective? Quality over quantity. The Face of blu: You will be front-and-center with our clients, managing relationships and understanding their deep-seated needs. The Explorer: Conducting market research for prospection. You’ll identify new business opportunities and help us expand our footprint. The Tech Enthusiast: Actively integrating AI tools into our workflow to speed up sourcing and improve candidate matching. The Profile We’re Looking For  (We like to call you the Talent Architect in Training) The Must-Haves: Student Status: You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and can provide a formal school internship agreement for a 6-month duration. Local Presence: You are based in (or moving to) beautiful Barcelona and ready to join us in our city-center office. Multilingual Magic: You are fluent in either French, German, or Dutch (plus a solid command of English). The "People" Person: You genuinely enjoy talking to strangers and can spot potential from a mile away. Tech-Curious: You have a genuine interest in AI and want to see how it can make you 10x more efficient. The Nice-to-Haves: A background in Business, HR, or Psychology. Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role. A quirky sense of humor (highly recommended for our office chats). What’s in it for you? Real Responsibility: You aren't "just an intern." You’ll be managing your own desk and talking to real decision-makers. The Tech Edge: You’ll gain hands-on experience in AI implementation within the HR tech space. Financial Growth: A base of €600, plus a bonus structure based on your results. If you perform, you earn. The Vibes: Work from a vibrant office in the heart of Barcelona with a team that is professional but chill. No stuffy suits, just a group of people passionate about growth and global connections. About the Company  We are a Pan-European agency that thrives on diversity and innovation. Our clients range from fast-growing startups to established European leaders. We focus on transparency, speed, and a high-touch human approach, all while leveraging the best digital tools available today. At blu, we believe that the right person in the right seat changes everything, and we want to start with you!

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.

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.

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.