Human Resources Manager
1 day ago
Madrid
At Orbitant, we’re looking for an HR Manager (Madrid). What is Orbitant? Orbitant is the technology boutique of the Afianza group. We are a next-generation consultancy, specialized in building software for national and international clients, with a total focus on quality and on delivering exceptional results. We don’t believe in “doing things just to do them.” Every project is built with the intention of creating real value, always maintaining the highest technical and strategic standards. Our pillars: • Solid engineering, no shortcuts. We build with intention, best practices, and a long-term vision, designing clean, scalable, and maintainable solutions., • Innovation with common sense. We explore emerging technologies, analyze them carefully, and adopt only what truly adds value—avoiding passing trends., • Business-oriented technology. We always understand the why before the how. Every technical decision is aligned with strategic goals to generate real business impact. At Orbitant, we promote: • Teamwork and ownership of your work., • Sharing knowledge and continuous learning., • Flexibility and freedom in how you approach your day-to-day work., • Adapting, evolving, and maintaining a winning mindset., • Mentoring and being mentored. Constant growth., • Automating and working in an AI-first way, betting on tools that help us., • Enjoying what we do and feeling proud of the results. What are we looking for? At Orbitant, we’re looking for an HR Manager who wants to build the people function from scratch in a growing company. Someone with experience in talent management, culture, and HR operations, and a strong desire to keep growing professionally. We value not only experience, but also attitude and alignment with our values. We’re looking for people who: • Know how to and/or want to work with AI., • Collaborate proactively, without fear of asking questions or proposing ideas., • Enjoy learning every day and sharing that knowledge., • Bring their own ideas instead of waiting to be told what to do., • Aim to go a step beyond what’s expected, always generating real impact., • Understand that people are the engine of the company and truly want to take care of them., • Feel comfortable communicating with the team and being a reference point for the organization., • Are curious, have a continuous improvement mindset, and want to build things they can be proud of. We don’t hire people for a single project—we hire people we want to work with long term. Responsibilities Some of your main responsibilities will include: • Hiring: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, from role definition to offer closing., • Culture: Act as a guardian of Orbitant’s culture, ensuring it’s lived day to day and proposing initiatives to strengthen it., • HR Administration: Manage documentation, contracts, and all administrative aspects of the people function., • Career path development: Design and implement career paths that enable professional growth across the team., • Competency development: Identify training needs and coordinate development initiatives., • Office management and onboarding: Coordinate Madrid office logistics and design memorable onboarding experiences., • Compensation: Participate in defining and managing compensation and benefits policies., • HR handbook and policies: Develop and maintain the company handbook and HR policies., • Payroll management: Coordinate with the external payroll provider and ensure all payroll administration is up to date., • Performance management: Design and implement feedback systems, 1:1s, and performance reviews., • Team events: Organize team buildings, offsites, and events that strengthen team cohesion., • People analytics: Define and track key metrics (turnover, time to hire, eNPS, etc.) to enable data-driven decisions. Requirements Must-have: • Strong organization and attention to detail., • Communication skills and empathy., • A desire to learn, teach, and build something from scratch., • Previous experience in a generalist HR role or similar., • Experience recruiting technical profiles., • Ability to work autonomously and with initiative., • Availability to work from Madrid (hybrid model) to attend events, onboardings, and manage the office. Nice-to-have: • Experience in startups or tech companies., • Good level of English (for communication with international teams and clients)., • Experience with HR tools and ATS., • Knowledge of Spanish labor law. What we offer • Referral bonus, • AI training, • Real flexibility, • Top office in Madrid, • State-of-the-art laptop, • Hybrid work with Madrid as a base, • Training and professional development, • Real growth opportunities, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Being part of an amazing team that’s excited for you to join If you think you’re a good fit, don’t hesitate to apply. And if you have any questions or want to know more, feel free to reach out 🙂