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Lodgify is not just any startup, we're a fast-growing company leading the vacation rental industry with our innovative software. And we raised $30M to do exactly that!

Our platform empowers property owners and managers to efficiently manage and market their rental businesses online. We are an international team of more than 350 people and over 60 different nationalities, founded in the heart of sunny Barcelona.

As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a talented People Operations Director to elevate and drive the team to operational excellence and efficiency.

Reporting directly to the VP of HR, you’ll lead a team of 5 in a role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will own process optimization, tooling, compliance, and analytics while remaining actively engaged in daily operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, this role is for you!

How will you make an impact?

• Lead, mentor, and develop the People Operations team, fostering growth and readiness for future challenges.
• Drive strategic HR initiatives by improving tools, workflows, processes, and integrations, focusing on automation, scalability, and delivering a best-in-class employee experience.
• Oversee global payroll operations in partnership with external providers and internal Finance teams, constantly seeking opportunities to improve efficiency and introduce automation.
• Own compensation and benefits operations and contribute to strategic decisions with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, particularly in Spain, UK and USA, and support the implementation of local regulations across new markets.
• Support social audits, ESG initiatives, and compliance risk management efforts.
• Leverage people analytics to drive data-informed decisions, ensuring high data accuracy, reporting excellence, and SLA compliance.
• Oversee and scale core HR processes across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, data management, documentation, etc.) ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, IT, and other departments to ensure aligned and scalable HR support across functions.

What makes you a great fit?

• You bring 8+ years of experience in People Operations or HR Services, ideally in fast-paced, international environments.
• You’ve led and developed high-performing teams for at least 2 years, and you enjoy helping people grow.
• You have deep knowledge of Spanish labor law, and you're comfortable navigating HR operations across multiple countries—especially in Europe or the U.S.
• You're bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• You're all about scalable processes, and love spotting opportunities to optimize, automate, and streamline.
• You have a strong project management mindset and know how to roll out new tools and workflows with impact.
• You’re tech-savvy, quick to learn new systems, and confident using modern HR tech.

How can you earn extra bonus points?

• Experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment, especially in building processes from scratch.
• Studies in labor law or a related legal background.
• Familiarity with freelance / contractor management.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Personio and Notion.

Why you’ll love us :

You’ll be part of a growing, dynamic company with a truly international team. At Lodgify, we are full of contagious energy, hard work, and passion for what we do. We celebrate diversity and are proud to acknowledges a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in our team; committed to creating a workplace where everyone is heard and feels a sense of belonging.

What’s in it for you?

The freedom to work from home.

Enjoy 25 working days of paid vacation and Jornada Intensiva in August.

Save on meals! Enjoy a monthly allowance of 150€ and, in addition, a Flexible Remuneration plan with up to 70€.

Flexible Remuneration options for your transportation needs.

Elevate your workspace. We provide a home-office setup allowance to ensure you have everything you need for a productive and comfortable work environment.

Boost your earning potential with our referral program that offers paid compensation.

Fuel your day with a daily office breakfast buffet and join our monthly events like football tournaments, wine tastings, hikes, kayaking and more!

Work in a dynamic environment with offices fully equipped for fun with ping pong, foosball, surrounded by an international team of +60 nationalities.

• Benefits offered may differ based on the type of contract that is issued

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

All applications and CVs must be submitted in English

Seniority level

• Seniority level Director

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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