Itziar Ruiz López
About Itziar Ruiz López
Itziar Ruiz López is a People Operations Specialist at Nexthink, where she has worked since 2021 after serving as a Technical Recruiter from 2018 to 2021. She has a background in human resources and business administration, and she plays a key role in payroll coordination and absence management for EMEA associates.
Work at Nexthink
Itziar Ruiz López joined Nexthink as the first recruiter in the Madrid office, playing a significant role in establishing the recruitment function there. She transitioned to the role of People Operations Specialist in 2021, where she has worked for three years. In her current position, she acts as the primary contact for EMEA associates and third-party service providers regarding payroll inquiries and local taxation requirements. She also serves as the system administrator and subject matter expert for the Figgo absence management system globally. Additionally, she coordinates monthly payroll for EMEA countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and SOX compliance controls.
Education and Expertise
Itziar Ruiz López studied Business Administration and Management at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, earning a Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by completing a Course in Human Resources Management at INESEM Business School in 2020. Additionally, she pursued studies at freeCodeCamp, achieving a Frontend Developer Certificate since 2017. Itziar completed a Bootcamp in Front-End technologies while living in San Francisco to gain a better understanding of developer roles.
Background
Before joining Nexthink, Itziar Ruiz López worked as an HR Consultant at Hubtalent from 2015 to 2016. She then served as an HR Manager at beBee from 2016 to 2017. Her experience in human resources has contributed to her expertise in recruitment and people operations, particularly in the EMEA region.
Achievements
Itziar Ruiz López has made significant contributions to Nexthink's recruitment and people operations functions. As the first recruiter in the Madrid office, she helped establish the recruitment framework. In her role as People Operations Specialist, she ensures compliance with payroll and taxation requirements across EMEA countries. Her educational background in business administration and human resources management, combined with her technical training in front-end development, supports her effectiveness in her current role.