Hire in Spain — recruitment and employment support for foreign companies
Hiring in Spain as a foreign company involves more than posting a job. Employment law, Social Security registration, contract types, and cultural expectations all shape the outcome. We guide you through the full process — from your first hire to a compliant, productive team.
Spain has one of the most regulated labour markets in Europe. Contract types, termination conditions, collective agreements, and Social Security contributions follow strict rules that differ significantly from the UK, France, Germany, or the US. Getting it wrong from the start is costly.
For foreign companies making their first hire in Spain, the key decisions are: do you hire directly through your Spanish entity, use an Employer of Record (EOR), or work through a staffing agency (ETT)? Each route has different cost, risk, and speed implications — and the right answer depends on your timeline and growth plan.
NeoRetos helps you choose the right hiring route, structure compliant contracts, navigate Social Security registration, and recruit the right profile for your Spain operation.
What we cover
Hiring Route Selection
We help you choose between direct hiring through your Spanish entity, an Employer of Record (EOR), or a temporary staffing agency (ETT) — based on your timeline, budget, and long-term headcount plan.
Employment Contracts and Compliance
Spanish employment law requires specific contract types, mandatory clauses, and collective agreement alignment. We ensure your contracts are compliant before the first signature.
Key Hire Recruitment
Whether you need to recruit your first Country Manager or build out a team around an existing leader, we help you define the right profile, source candidates, and assess fit for the Spanish market — adapting to your current organisation and growth stage.
Social Security and Payroll Setup
Every employee in Spain must be registered with the Seguridad Social before their start date. We coordinate registration, explain employer contribution rates, and connect you with a trusted payroll provider.
Who this is for
This service is designed for foreign companies preparing to hire in Spain for the first time, or scaling a team beyond their initial hire.
If you want to understand the legal and practical context before we talk, our blog articles below cover the key topics in detail.