People Management Manager

Basque Culinary Center; Donostia/San Sebastián; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to join an internationally recognized organization

Multidisciplinary and innovative work environment

Encouraged to propose ideas and develop initiatives

Job summary

The Basque Culinary Center in Donostia/San Sebastián seeks a People Management Manager to lead their People strategy and foster a culture aligned with their values. You will design and implement a strategy that strengthens talent and promotes employee engagement, supporting organizational development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a Master's in Human Resources, along with proven leadership experience in HR. Knowledge of labor legislation and fluency in Basque and Spanish are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in generalist or leadership roles within Human Resources.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and organizational culture.
• Experience in HR administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive a comprehensive People Management strategy.
• Implement talent development initiatives and performance management processes.
• Coordinate compensation policies and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Knowledge of labor legislation

Fluency in Basque

Fluency in Spanish

Experience in talent management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Master’s degree in Human Resources or People Management

Job description

At Basque Culinary Center, we believe gastronomy has the power to transform the world. We are an ecosystem of talent, innovation, and knowledge, where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting to the Administration and Finance Director, we are looking for a People Management Manager to lead our People strategy, foster a culture aligned with our values, and support the continued growth of our organization.

Your mission

You will be responsible for designing and driving a comprehensive People Management strategy that strengthens talent, promotes employee engagement, and supports the organizational development of Basque Culinary Center.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Define and implement the People Management strategy in line with the organization's strategic plan.
• Design and promote talent development initiatives, performance management processes, and career development plans.
• Foster an organizational culture aligned with BCC's values, encouraging employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Support leaders and teams through transformation, growth, and organizational change processes.
• Coordinate compensation policies, employee relations, and HR administration, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Analyze People Analytics metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify emerging trends in talent management and drive innovative HR practices aligned with the BCC ecosystem.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Law, or a related field, together with a Master’s degree in Human Resources or People Management.
• Proven experience in generalist or leadership roles within Human Resources / People Management.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect business objectives and people, combined with a strong service-oriented approach.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, learning and development, talent management, and organizational culture.
• Solid understanding of labor legislation and experience negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of HR administration processes, including payroll, employee onboarding and offboarding, and related procedures.
• Fluency in Basque and Spanish. English will be considered an asset.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to join an internationally recognized organization with purpose and impact.
• A multidisciplinary, innovative, and constantly evolving working environment.
• An active role in shaping the cultural transformation and growth of Basque Culinary Center.
• A workplace where you will be encouraged to experiment, propose ideas, and develop innovative talent initiatives.