Senior Hr Manager

Overview ...

The Senior HR Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing all HR operations across Spain and Portugal, ensuring alignment between local HR strategies and JBT Marel’s global objectives. This strategic role combines leadership and execution, and plays a critical part in developing people capabilities, cultivating a positive work culture, and supporting business performance in a dynamic, manufacturing-focused environment.

The Opportunity ...

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR business partner for directors, managers, and employees in Spain and Portugal.

Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Build and maintain strong relationships with local works councils, managing dialogue and agreements.

Lead and support all core HR functions, including :

Labor Relations

Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

Learning & Development

Payroll and HR Operations

Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, negotiations, warnings, and terminations, ensuring full compliance with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws and GDPR.

Partner closely with Corporate Headquarters to roll out and localize global HR programs and initiatives.

Provide hands-on HR leadership, balancing strategic thinking with daily HR execution.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related HR field.

8–10 years of progressive experience in HR management roles, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle HR processes in a fast-paced, international environment.

Deep understanding of labor law and HR compliance requirements in Spain and Portugal.

Ability to lead with influence while remaining hands-on in operational HR matters.

Experience working with or within a Shared Services Center is a plus.

Strong communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required; Portuguese is a strong advantage.

Why work at JBT ...

Why Join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, you’ll join a team that’s passionate about transforming food processing through innovation, technology, and sustainability. We value diversity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two key markets, supported by a global network and forward-thinking leadership.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. At its core, our vision emphasizes partnership, inspiring JBT Marel to deliver exceptional, end-to-end service that fosters customer trust.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with integrity - Create with collaboration - Grow with excellence - Advance with innovation

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

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Why Join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, you’ll join a team that’s passionate about transforming food processing through innovation, technology, and sustainability. We value diversity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two key markets, supported by a global network and forward-thinking leadership.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. At its core, our vision emphasizes partnership, inspiring JBT Marel to deliver exceptional, end-to-end service that fosters customer trust.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with integrity - Create with collaboration - Grow with excellence - Advance with innovation

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR business partner for directors, managers, and employees in Spain and Portugal.

Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Build and maintain strong relationships with local works councils, managing dialogue and agreements.

Lead and support all core HR functions, including :

Labor Relations

Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

Learning & Development

Payroll and HR Operations

Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, negotiations, warnings, and terminations, ensuring full compliance with Spanish and Portuguese labor laws and GDPR.

Partner closely with Corporate Headquarters to roll out and localize global HR programs and initiatives.

Provide hands-on HR leadership, balancing strategic thinking with daily HR execution.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related HR field.

8–10 years of progressive experience in HR management roles, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle HR processes in a fast-paced, international environment.

Deep understanding of labor law and HR compliance requirements in Spain and Portugal.

Ability to lead with influence while remaining hands-on in operational HR matters.

Experience working with or within a Shared Services Center is a plus.

Strong communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required; Portuguese is a strong advantage.

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