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Practical Guides for Expats Moving to Málaga
We share how our People Operations approach integrates international talent, supports families, and reduces early churn.
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Introduction
Meet Sunwave Relocation: People Operations in Malaga
· Sunwave Relocation
At Sunwave Relocation we help companies and families land in Malaga with confidence. We are your local People Operations partner, connecting onboarding, cultural integration, and everyday support.
Our work is both human and operational: we manage essential paperwork, housing and school search, and the adaptation journey so employees become productive quickly.
- Relocation in Malaga with human, multilingual support (ES · EN · FR · NL).
- End-to-end management: housing, paperwork, cultural integration, and family support.
- People Ops perspective with a direct impact on retention and employee experience.
First 90 Days
Our First 90 Days Care Program for international talent retention
· Sunwave Relocation
The first 90 days are critical. We built a structured program with check-ins and early signals to anticipate friction during adaptation.
This approach helps HR and global teams act fast, deliver real support, and reduce early churn—especially in key roles.
- Check-ins at week 2, month 1, month 2, and month 3.
- Proactive alerts and recommendations to HR.
- Full support for employees and families in Malaga.
Need a tailored relocation plan?
Tell us your case and we will design a plan for arrival, integration, and retention.