Global HR Director - R&D & Manufacturing - Confidential
5 days ago
Barcelona
We are looking for a senior HR leader who can think strategically, act hands-on, and support a fast-moving, international manufacturing organization. This role owns the full HR lifecycle and acts as a trusted partner to leadership during growth and change. You will shape people strategy, improve processes, and make sure the organization scales smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals and company values, • Act in a very hands-on capacity, personally involved in day-to-day HR operations where needed, • Oversee and actively support the full hire-to-retire employee lifecycle, • Directly manage and support recruitment activities, including senior and critical hires, • Own and manage compensation & benefits frameworks, salary reviews, and incentive structures, • Handle labor law–related matters, ensuring compliance across multiple geographies and advising management on employee relations topics, • Identify HR trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities, and proactively propose practical solutions, • Lead employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives, • Drive leadership development, succession planning, and training programs, • Act as a key advisor to senior management on HR matters and organizational change, • Oversee HR data management, analytics, and reporting to support business decisions Ideal Profile • 10+ years of global HR experience, including 3+ years reporting directly to the CEO/Board, • BSc/MSc in Human Resources or a related field, • Strong HR expertise across talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, learning & development, and Spanish employment law, • 3+ years of experience in startup/scale-up environments with global employees less than 200, • Strong executive presence with the ability to build trust and provide honest, constructive feedback, • Strategic thinker with solid business acumen, • Proven experience leading global, multicultural HR teams, • Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-changing environments, • Highly energetic, driven, and self-motivated, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Fluent English (written and spoken) and Spanish (fluent/native) What We Offer • A senior leadership role with real impact on the organization, • High visibility and close collaboration with executive leadership, • An international, diverse working environment, • The opportunity to shape HR strategy, • Innovative products This is a full-time permanent role.