People & Culture Operations Director

RES; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RES in Spain is seeking a P&C Operations Director to oversee regional HR activities, reporting to the SVP, People and Culture Operations. The role focuses on administration, payroll, benefits and HRIS across the region, collaborating with business units and leaders to ensure efficient HR processes. The ideal candidate has global HR leadership, strong HRIS/TA knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication in English and Spanish, with some travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership or operations experience, ideally in a global company.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS, payroll systems and TA strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven change management and transformation experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; other European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global HR administration, payroll, benefits, and HRIS roadmap.
• Lead Talent Acquisition operations in collaboration with business partners.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and company policies.
• Drive employee relations and HR process improvements.
• Partner with senior leadership to optimize P&C operations.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

HRIS & payroll knowledge

Talent acquisition expertise

Leadership & communication

English & Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a simple yet powerful vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their careers they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

While Albacete is the preferred location for this role, we are willing to consider candidates based in other Spanish cities who can commute to the office 2–3 times per week.

The position

The P&C Operations Director will oversee regional HR operational activities, including administration, payroll, talent acquisition, and employee relations. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of HR processes, supported by systems, across the organization. This role will report to SVP, People and Culture Operations, Group. In addition, they will work closely with the Business Unit Partners and Operations senior leadership to ensure effective P&C operations.

Accountabilities

• Global Administration: Manage and oversee all HR administrative functions to ensure compliance with company policies and local legal requirements
• Payroll Management: Oversee the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries and benefits
• Benefits Management: Oversee the benefits management process ensuring effective administration of employee benefits within the region
• HR Information Systems: Support the development and implementation of the HRIS roadmap advocating continuous improvement to streamline HR processes and improve data management
• Talent Acquisition: Manage the operational activities of Talent Acquisition, guided by the Business Partners and by the TA CoE
• Employee Relations: Manage and oversee all employee relations related activities using clear processes and ensuring adherence to company policies and local labour legislation

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership / operations role, preferably in a global organization
• Strong knowledge of HRIS, payroll systems, and talent acquisition strategies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong change management skills and transformation experience
• Excellent level of English and Spanish; knowledge of other European languages is a plus

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related fieldTravel will be required within the Region and occasionally there may be a requirement for intercontinental travel.

At RES, we celebrate differences as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.