Head of People and Labor Relations (askora)

Gipuzkoa, Spain·Added 1 month ago

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Batea Consultores doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Basque

    The ad asks for Basque, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Gipuzkoa

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Lead-level role.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

Would you like to lead the People strategy of an organization that works every day to improve the well-being and quality of life of people?

At Askora we understand food and care as tools capable of generating well-being, creating bonds, and positively transforming the environments in which we are present.

We are a company specialized in healthy food and people-centered care services. Our teams accompany different communities on a daily basis in educational centers, senior care residences, and companies in the Basque Country and Navarra.

We design and manage our services from a perspective that goes far beyond food. We believe in a close and responsible model that places people at the center, drives meaningful innovation, and seeks to generate a positive impact through trust-based relationships and experiences that improve people's lives.

We believe that the care we provide in our services must begin within our own organization. Therefore, to support our growth and continue evolving in the way we care for, develop, and manage people, we are looking to incorporate a:

What you'll do

You will lead the overall People strategy and management at Askora, supporting the company's growth and contributing to building an increasingly cohesive, efficient, and prepared organization ready to face its challenges.

You will lead the department's team and manage a diverse and dynamic labor reality, marked by territorial dispersion, a variety of professional groups, and the coexistence of different labor frameworks.

This is a position that combines strategic vision, technical rigor, and closeness to the day-to-day reality of the teams. In addition to ensuring solid and secure labor management, you will have the opportunity to drive policies, processes, and tools that improve the experience, well-being, commitment, and development of the people who are part of Askora.

Your challenge will be to ensure that our values are also reflected in the way we organize ourselves, lead, communicate, and care for our teams.

  • Design and deploy the People strategy and plan, ensuring alignment with Askora's purpose, values, and objectives.

  • Be part of the management team and actively participate in the organization's strategic and organizational decisions.

  • Act as a reference and support figure for Management, the different areas of the organization, and the people responsible for the centers.

  • Lead, coordinate, and develop the Labor Administration, Human Resources, and Occupational Risk Prevention team.

  • Ensure rigorous, close, and consistent people management across the different workplaces, taking into account their geographical dispersion and the diversity of applicable labor frameworks and agreements.

  • Manage labor relations and act as the point of contact with the legal representatives of the workers, promoting relationships based on trust, respect, and dialogue.

  • Participate in negotiations and manage complex labor situations, including reorganization, substitution, or organizational change processes.

  • Review and improve recruitment, labor administration, payroll, working time management, and document management procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, security, and efficiency.

  • Drive the improvement and digitalization of departmental processes, seeking more agile, reliable, and accessible management for the people and teams involved.

  • Design and implement evaluation and development models that help align objectives, recognize each person's contribution, and support their professional growth.

  • Promote learning plans adapted to the needs of the organization and the diversity of professional groups within Askora.

  • Analyze and improve the employee experience throughout all stages of their relationship with the company: onboarding, development, recognition, retention, and offboarding.

  • Design well-being, equality, diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance initiatives connected to the reality of the organization and its teams.

  • Define indicators and dashboards that help anticipate needs, measure results, and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

  • Help strengthen a leadership culture that is close, participatory, responsible, and people-centered.

  • Promote clear and coherent internal communication that helps connect people with Askora's project, purpose, and challenges.

You will fit into this position if...

You will fit this position if...

  • You have a university degree in Labor Relations, Law, Psychology, Business Administration and Management, or an equivalent qualification.

  • You have a consolidated career in generalist Human Resources positions, with responsibility across different areas of the function.

  • You have experience leading teams and enjoy fostering their autonomy, coordination, learning, and responsiveness.

  • You have solid knowledge of labor legislation, collective bargaining, and labor relations.

  • You have worked with legal representatives of workers and have experience managing complex labor situations.

  • You are accustomed to working with different collective bargaining agreements and, preferably, with large, decentralized, or geographically dispersed workforces.

  • You understand that a good People strategy must be applicable, close to operations, and useful for those who manage teams on a daily basis.

  • You are able to combine strategic vision with execution capability and a willingness to get directly involved when the situation requires it.

  • You know how to listen, analyze the organization's needs, and translate them into concrete policies, processes, and actions.

  • You have negotiation skills, sound judgment, rigor, and composure to handle sensitive conversations and decisions.

  • You work with autonomy, responsibility, and a results orientation, without losing closeness and care in relationships.

  • You identify with a project committed to well-being, equality, sustainability, innovation, and a positive impact on the environment.

Requirements

Languages

  • Knowledge of Basque (euskera) will be valued, given the territorial scope in which Askora carries out a large part of its activity.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • The opportunity to join a consolidated organization with a clear social purpose and its own way of understanding food, care, and relationships with people.

  • A strategic position with direct impact on the professional experience of the people who are part of Askora.

  • Active participation in the management team and in the company's main organizational decisions.

  • A specialized team to lead, support, and continue developing.

  • A professional challenge of high variety and complexity, due to the diversity of groups, centers, territories, and labor frameworks.

  • The real possibility of designing and implementing new People management policies and models, leaving a visible mark on Askora's culture and evolution.

  • An environment where you can combine the rigor of labor management with projects related to leadership, development, equality, well-being, and the employee experience.

  • The opportunity to be part of a project committed to sustainability, the local environment, useful innovation, and relationships based on closeness and trust.

  • A stable professional project with room for growth and a long-term vision.

At Askora we care through what we do, but also through how we do it.

We are looking for a person who wants to help us bring that way of caring to every process, every decision, and every experience within the organization.

Hiring process

In this link, you can discover all the phases of BATEA's selection process, as well as learn about the topics to be discussed and the objective of each one.

About Batea Consultores

Batea Consultores is a recruitment and executive search consultancy based in San Sebastián, Spain, specializing in connecting companies with top-tier talent across various industries, including engineering, technology, finance, and healthcare. The firm operates as a strategic partner for businesses seeking to fill key roles, from technical positions to C-suite executives, with a strong focus on the Basque Country region and beyond.

Industry
Consulting
Headquarters
San Sebastián, Spain
In Spain
San Sebastián

Good to know if you are moving

  • Batea Consultores is a recruitment agency, so the roles listed are for their client companies, not for Batea itself.
  • The company is based in San Sebastián, a city known for its high quality of life and strong tech and industrial sectors.
  • Many of the open roles are in the Basque Country, which has a unique culture and language (Basque) alongside Spanish.
  • The agency handles a wide range of positions, from engineering and IT to finance and management, offering diverse opportunities.
  • International professionals may find roles that require Spanish language skills, but some technical positions might be open to English speakers.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • CLOSENESS: At BATEA, we will treat you the way we would like to be treated in a selection process. You will find it very easy to communicate and meet with us whenever you need to; we will listen to you and resolve your doubts.

  • PROJECTS THAT MATCH WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR: We will offer you the best project for you, one that fits what you are looking for. We will take an interest in getting to know you on a personal level, we will listen to you, and you will decide if the project is right for you. And if a project doesn't work out, we will keep sharing new opportunities with you as they arise.

  • FEEDBACK THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS: You will always be informed about the status of your application in the selection process. We will give you feedback and keep you updated whenever we have news. Here, you won't be just a number; we will give you the place you deserve as a candidate.

  • YOU WILL HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED: From your first contact with us, you will have all the information about the project and the position, as we carry out a very detailed information gathering with our clients. And if you have any doubts or need more information, we will try to help you.

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