Head of HR - Spain and Germany

Jordan martorell s.l.; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of HR based in Barcelona, Spain, to lead HR operations across four sites in Spain and Germany. Responsibilities include aligning HR with business goals, optimizing HR processes, and enhancing employee engagement. The ideal candidate has international HR experience in manufacturing, a solid understanding of Spanish HR practices, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Formación

• International HR experience in manufacturing/engineering or automotive.
• Experience working with social partners.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Translate group HR strategy into local policies.
• Lead organizational transformation in HR.
• Develop employee engagement programs.
• Optimize HR processes for efficiency.
• Promote employee well-being initiatives.

Conocimientos

International HR Business Partner experience

Solid understanding of Spanish HR practices

Skilled in HR analytics

Proactive mindset

Confident and influential personality

Educación

University degree in HR, Organization, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Location: Barcelona, Spain (with travel to Germany ~15%)

Company: Global Engineering/Manufacturing Group

Team Size: Leading 5 professionals across Spain and Germany

Reports to: VP Human Resources (direct), Product Line Directors (indirect)

Join our journey in shaping the future of mobility.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, this global Engineering/Manufacturing Group are one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive, industrial, and aviation fasteners, as well as high-quality metal forming machines and tools. With over 2, 800 employees across 24 global locations, they are driven by engineering excellence, entrepreneurship, and efficiency.

We are now seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead HR operations covering four sites (Two in Spain and two in Germany) supporting a workforce of approximately 600 FTEs.

Your Mission

As Head of HR, you will:

• Translate group and product line HR strategy into local policies and processes.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the Product Line management team and local people managers.
• Lead organizational transformation and support the relocation of activities to best-cost countries.
• Drive centralization of support functions and optimize HR processes.
• Champion employee engagement and well-being initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Transformation: Partner with leadership to align HR with strategic business goals.
• HR Operations: Standardize, optimize, and digitize HR processes for efficiency and satisfaction.
• Manufacturing Expansion: Lead HR aspects of new activity build-up in Spanish Sites.
• Employee Engagement: Develop programs to enhance satisfaction, retention, and culture.
• Well-being: Promote initiatives to improve vitality and reduce illness rates.

Your Profile

• University degree in HR, Organization, or related field.
• International HR Business Partner experience in manufacturing/Engineering or Automotive.
• Solid understanding of Spanish HR practices.
• Confident, assertive, and influential personality.
• Experienced in working with social partners.
• Skilled in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.