Head of HR Spain

Head of Human Resources Spain - Multinational B2B Company

Position Summary

The Head of HR Spain will lead the Human Resources function across three production sites in Spain, overseeing a workforce of around 600 employees and reporting to the Chief People Officer based at HQ.

Acting as a strategic partner to Operations leadership, this role will shape and execute the people strategy to drive organizational performance, engagement and development, working closely with HQ. The position combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership, supporting managers in workforce planning, performance and talent growth, while fostering a strong culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to Operations leadership, translating business goals into strategic people actions.

Support and challenge managers on all people-related topics : workforce planning, performance, development, and organizational design.

Lead the implementation of HR initiatives that foster engagement, retention, and team effectiveness.

Drive and interpret HR analytics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.

Partner closely with business teams to align on people-related priorities and culture.

Coach leaders and support change management processes across various functions beyond Operations.

Collaborate with the HR team on projects spanning talent, learning, DE&I, and employee experience.

Ensure labor relations and HR policies are applied consistently, fairly, and in compliance with local regulations.

Profile Requirements

5+ years of experience as an HRBP or in a generalist HR role, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law and comfort managing employee relations and union dynamics.

Clear and empathetic communication skills in both Spanish and English.

Data-driven approach and use of insights to influence decisions and shape people strategies.

Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.

Experience with digital HR tools like Workday or Meta4.

Fresh perspective and curiosity about trends in employee experience, talent development, or organizational design.

Additional Information

Flexible hours and the possibility of one and a half days of remote work.