People Partner, West Europe

Requisition ID: 3168

Department: Human Resources

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 19th October 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever. More than 35 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

Intrepid Travel is seeking a dynamic People Partner to support our teams and leaders across West Europe. Based in our Valencia office on a hybrid model (2–3 days per week in-office), this is a varied and hands-on generalist role covering Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France.

You’ll play a central role in supporting managers and teams across West Europe - acting as a trusted advisor who helps leaders get the best out of their people. This is a hands-on role, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term initiatives to strengthen performance, engagement, and compliance across the region.

What you’ll be doing:

Partnering with teams and managers on recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a great experience for new starters

Managing compliance and employee relations matters, including contracts, disciplinary processes, and statutory reporting

Coaching and equipping managers with tools and systems to optimise team performance

Driving engagement through initiatives such as local company days and seasonal events

Partnering with global colleagues to roll out consistent policies, initiatives, and best practice

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

3+ years’ experience in a broad HR generalist role, ideally across Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Strong employee relations experience, including work with trade unions and bargaining councils

Fluent English and Spanish (additional languages such as Italian, Portuguese or French would be highly desirable)

Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance in West Europe

Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, with excellent attention to detail

Organised, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach, influence, and build trust at all levels

Alignment with Intrepid’s values – Real, Ambitious, Impactful, Together – plus a digital mindset and a passion for responsible travel

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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