Talent & Development Manager

SAMY Iberia; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedule and hybrid work options

Internal Mobility, Referral Program

Extra holidays on specific dates

Descripción de la vacante

A global marketing agency is looking for an HR Business Partner based in Madrid. The role involves leading talent strategy, managing performance, and developing career pathways for employees. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of relevant HR experience, are fluent in Spanish and English, and excel in cross-functional collaboration. This position offers flexibility, hybrid work options, and various employee benefits, creating a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Development, HRBP, or similar strategic HR roles.
• Strong experience in performance management and career path design.
• Experience managing L&D budgets.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with global teams.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead talent strategy and recruitment processes.
• Design and implement career path models and progression plans.
• Coordinate performance review cycles ensuring fairness.
• Manage the annual training budget (€40–50K) and measure ROI.
• Lead performance review cycles and ensure fair, development-oriented evaluations.
• Partner with leadership as HRBP for Spain and align with global HR strategy.

Conocimientos

Talent Development

Performance Management

Budget Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Strategic Mindset

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Descripción del empleo

Mission

SAMY is a global network of independent marketing and communications agencies, using research, technology, strategy, creativity, and performance to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions and drive growth for brands. With over 1000 employees in 15+ offices across 18 countries (Europe, U.S., Latin America) and operating in 55 markets, SAMY serves over 100 leading clients, specializing in award-winning, end-to-end digital campaigns.

The role will lead talent strategy across recruitment planning, career development, performance processes, and learning programs in SAMY Global.

This role works closely with the Global HR team and reports directly to People Transformation Director. It acts as a strategic HR Business Partner to leadership, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains high-performing talent aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workforce Planning & Recruitment Alignment

• Partner closely with the Global Staffer and hiring managers to detect talent needs proactively.
• Identify workforce gaps (internal and external hiring needs).
• Support recruitment strategy and ensure alignment with business growth plans.
• Stay involved in the hiring process until the role is filled (onboarding will not be owned directly but may be supported strategically).
• Own and oversee career development frameworks across the organization.
• Design and implement career path models and progression plans.
• Ensure continuous development for employees throughout their lifecycle (especially mid-level roles).
• Actively monitor individual growth, performance evolution, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Develop structured coaching and career plans.
• Design and coordinate internal and external training programs.
• Build a structured annual training plan aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and optimize the annual training budget (€40–50K).
• Identify development priorities and partner with external providers when needed.
• Measure training effectiveness and ROI.

4. Performance Management & Internal Processes

• Lead and coordinate performance review cycles.
• Ensure performance evaluation frameworks are consistent, fair, and development-oriented.
• Support managers in feedback, evaluation, and talent conversations.
• Implement improvement plans and talent development initiatives.

5. Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Act as HRBP for leadership teams in Spain, aligned with global HR strategy.
• Collaborate with the Global HRBP team on coaching plans and leadership development.
• Identify succession plans and high-potential talent.
• Contribute to global talent initiatives while adapting them locally.

Skills Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Development, HRBP, or similar strategic HR roles.
• Strong experience in performance management and career path design.
• Experience managing L&D budgets.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with global teams.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Based in Madrid.

Cultural Fit

If you are kind, collaborative and driven by excellence, you will thrive here. We work without silos or egos, we give sharp feedback, and we execute with precision towards shared goals. If you take ownership of your decisions, your performance and your results, this is your place.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work options
• Internal Mobility, Referral Program
• 24th and 31st December holidays & celebrate your birthday with a day off