Lead Expert People & Culture

SoftwareOne; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne in Madrid, Spain seeks a People & Culture Business Partner & Country Leader to guide Iberia HR, align people initiatives with business goals, and drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness during an 8-month maternity leave cover. This role reports to senior leaders and collaborates with cross-functional teams across the region.

You will partner with leaders on performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and labor law compliance to ensure seamless

Qualifications

• Strategic HR leadership experience in a multinational environment.
• Proven ability to drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of labor law and HR compliance in Iberia.

Responsibilities

• Employee Engagement: Drive employee engagement and retention by implementing people strategies, analyzing feedback, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Performance Management: Guide performance management processes through data-driven insights, employee development, and workforce planning in partnership with Talent Management
• Talent Development: Strengthen organizational capabilities by managing talent pipelines, supporting succession planning, and partnering on learning and development initiatives
• Organizational Development: Support organizational design and restructuring efforts tooptimizeefficiency and align teams with business objectives
• Compensation & Benefits: Advise on compensation and benefits programs, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and alignment with company policies
• Country Leadership Responsibilities: Lead country‑specific HR matters, including employee relations, labor law compliance, benefits optimization, senior hiring, and union negotiations
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with P&C Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Centers of Excellence to deliver seamless HR support and contribute to M&A integration activities

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee engagement

HR policies & compliance

Job description

• Do you thrive in a strategic HR leadership role where you can influence performance, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to guide leaders, strengthen employee engagement, and act as a trusted People & Culture partner for the Spanish organization?

Practical Information

Location:Madrid, Spain| Work arrangement:Hybrid| Contract type:Full-time,Maternity LeaveCover–8 months|Visa status:Valid working visa forSpain| Languagerequirements:Fluent/professionalSpanishand English,bothwritten and verbal

We are looking for aPeople & Culture Business Partner& Country Leaderto joinour team for an 8monthmaternity leavecover. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, aligningpeople’sinitiatives with organizational goals while enhancing employee engagement and driving operational excellence. You willprovideexpert guidance on performance management, talent development, employee experience, and compliance across our Iberia organization, working closely with leaders and cross-functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and people-focused HR professional who is passionate about delivering impactful P&C initiatives and supporting business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Engagement:Drive employee engagement and retention by implementing people strategies, analyzing feedback, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Performance Management:Guide performance management processes through data-driven insights, employee development, and workforce planning in partnership with Talent Management
• Talent Development:Strengthen organizational capabilities by managing talent pipelines, supporting succession planning, and partnering on learning and development initiatives
• Organizational Development:Support organizational design and restructuring efforts tooptimizeefficiency and align teams with business objectives
• Compensation & Benefits:Advise on compensation and benefits programs, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, and alignment with company policies
• Country Leadership Responsibilities:Lead country‑specific HR matters, including employee relations, labor law compliance, benefits optimization, senior hiring, and union negotiations
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Partner with P&C Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Centers of Excellence to deliver seamless HR support and contribute to M&A integration activities