Madrid HR Leader, Spain – Strategy, Compliance & Growth

OneTrust; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible PTO

Equity RSUs

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

OneTrust is seeking a Senior Principal / Director, HR Country Manager to lead Spain’s HR strategy from its Madrid hub. The role will require hands-on leadership, expert knowledge of local labor law, and close collaboration with global People teams to drive compliant, scalable programs.

Based in Madrid, the role demands a strategic partner across executives, legal, payroll, and HRIS, with a focus on workforce planning, employee experience, and risk management in a fast-paced multinational

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Spain employment law and labor practices, including employee relations frameworks.
• Strong experience with Equality Plan design, governance, and compliance in Spain.
• Proven ability to lead complex employee relations, investigations, and legally informed decisions.
• Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a multinational setting.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior in-person HR leader for Spain and the Madrid site, advising local leaders on strategy and risk.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Translate global People strategies into Spain market execution that is compliant, culturally relevant, and scalable.
• Lead complex employee relations, investigations, and sensitive exits in Spain.
• Own Spain labor and statutory compliance across the employee lifecycle.
• Identify policy, process, and controls updates to mitigate risk and maintain audit readiness.
• Provide strategic HR leadership for organizational changes and culture.
• Use HR analytics to identify trends and improve employee experience and performance.
• Mentor the current HR country partner toward broader site leadership.

Skills

Spanish employment law

Executive stakeholder management

HR analytics

HR leadership

Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in HR or related field

HR certification

12+ years HR experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

OneTrust is seeking a Senior Principal / Director, HR Country Manager to lead Spain’s HR strategy from its Madrid hub. The role will require hands-on leadership, expert knowledge of local labor law, and close collaboration with global People teams to drive compliant, scalable programs.

Based in Madrid, the role demands a strategic partner across executives, legal, payroll, and HRIS, with a focus on workforce planning, employee experience, and risk management in a fast-paced multinational