Barcelona, Spain

Head of People and Culture

 Job Description:

Job Title: Head of People and Culture (General Manager)

Location: Barcelona, Spain (or relocation fully funded to Barcelona post probation period).

Salary: 100,000 - 115,000 Euros

We are working with a fast-growing web development agency looking for a dynamic Head of People and Culture (General Manager) to play a vital role in people management and organisation. Our client is a global technology innovator, they dominate their market space and are evolving with new products yearly. They are searching for talented, enthusiastic people who are eager to bring innovation and energy to a team working in a rooftop office in the heart of Barcelona.

Vision, Goals and Expectations

  • You set the team's strategy and ensure everyone is pointed in the same direction and pulling together to the shared vision and goals.
  • You collaborate with teams across the organization to understand, clarify, and align their objectives with the company's goals.
  • You set appropriate expectations and standards, understanding the external and internal challenges and resources.
  • You motivate and enthuse teams.

Systems, Processes and Resources

  • You create processes, systems, order and stability and ensure teams and processes are coordinated and working well together.
  • You identify barriers, silo working and cross-functional issues and communication barriers.
  • You manage the day-to-day operations, resources and budgets of the Barcelona office.

Be the Bridge

  • You are the bridge between the Executive team's vision, goals and strategy and the wider business

People and Talent Management

  • You lead the HR function for the business
  • You will shape the company's culture, talent strategy and overall employee experience.
  • You will define the HR strategy to enable to the company's goals and targets to be met.
  • You enhance the onboarding, career development and benefit offerings.

Brand Ambassador

  • You are a brand ambassador with external providers, suppliers, networks and candidates ensuring the company is represented well.
  • You attend networking events and industry groups
  • You champion what makes our client a great place to work.

Experience needed

  • Experienced Lead/Senior HR professional with significant experience in all aspects of HR, company management and operations in a small/start-up environment.
  • An ideal background would be an HR Manager/Director in a small technology company.
  • Substantial hands-on experience in leadership roles in a technology company or globally diverse company.
  • Detailed understanding of HR best practices, models for engagement and motivation in leading an HR team.
  • Experienced in cheerleading and championing a culture of fun and innovation.
  • Advanced language skills in English (written and verbal).

What they can offer you

  • A supportive, inclusive, and family-focused workplace where your ideas are valued, and innovation is celebrated.
  • A unique and unprecedented remuneration package at the top end of the market range.
  • Our client believes in rewarding employees for their hard work, so you also get 30% of your gross salary each year to spend on a wide range of benefits!
  • Annual global retreats for you and your family
  • Sports events
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives from weekly in-office chair massages to daily catered breakfasts and lunches, yoga classes, language classes and a wide range of social outings and activities.

For more information or an informative chat please send your CV or send me a direct message today.

  Required Skills:

Relocation Career Development Chat Talent Management People Management Onboarding Sports Energy Salary Web Development Networking Strategy Suppliers Leadership Business English Communication Management