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People Operations Team Leader | Barcelona, Spain

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

BizAway

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Our summary

Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Other languages: Italian
Experience: Senior level

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Skills

Mentoring

Nice to have

Conflict Resolution

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 7 years of progressive experience in People Operations, with a minimum of 2 years successfully managing and mentoring a team.
In-depth, demonstrable expertise in Spanish statutory labor regulations, contract types, disciplinary procedures, and compliance standards (essential).
Proven experience managing People Operations across distributed, multi-country European entities (experience covering Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, or Albania is a strong advantage).
Total Rewards & Workforce Analytics: Hands-on experience building job-leveling frameworks and salary benchmarking, alongside managing equity/phantom share programs, variable bonuses, and Headcount / Cost of Employment (CoE) reporting.
Demonstrated success managing employee service delivery (via Jira or similar ticketing tools), end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, and multi-country payroll workflows.
Prior involvement leading or contributing to HRIS implementations/migrations, workflow automations, and operational due diligence or integration for M&A.
A proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves approach with a track record of designing, structuring, and elevating People Ops processes from the ground up.
Outstanding interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, with full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (working knowledge of Italian is a plus).

Nice to have

Exposure to Italian labor law alongside your Spanish expertise.
Direct experience leading B Corp certification audits or workplace ESG initiatives.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Our offer

✈️ A seat on a scale-up with skyrocketing growth
💰 Uncapped variable compensation and equity in the company
📈 Development of your entrepreneurial spirit, having the chance to implement real-impact business decision
🌍 Multicultural and international team
🙌 Collaborative and smart environment to work and learn
🍻 Free coffee to kick-start your day and free beers to celebrate together
🌴 Friday afternoons off
🏢 Hybrid working policy (min. 3 days in the office per week), an office in the very heart of BCN and great offices in Europe

BizAway avoids any discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, health status, nationality, political opinions, and religious beliefs in all decisions affecting personnel selection.

The role

About BizAway

At BizAway, we Deliver the Future of Travel. 😎

We have been ranked as Europe's fastest-growing Travel Management Company for 4 years in a row, but we are just getting started: our ambition is to become one the leading global actors in this space. 🚀

We combine cutting-edge technology with a human-centric approach to redefine how companies manage their travel, all while keeping sustainability at our core.🌱

If you are a high-achiever, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to build the future alongside a team that values proactivity, ownership, and bold results, you've found your place. 💪

We are looking for a People Operations Team Leader for our global People Operations function.

In this role, you will manage a dedicated team of Specialists, collaborate closely with regional HR Business Partners across our locations (Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and Albania) and drive operational excellence across the entire employee lifecycle.

You will blend strategic oversight: ranging from setting our Compensation & Benefits foundations, M&A support, and Data-Driven Decision Making, with hands-on leadership of core administrative and employee relations processes.

What you'll do

Lead and mentor a distributed team of People Ops Specialists and upskill people managers on labor compliance.
Oversee day-to-day employee lifecycle changes (promotions, leaves, offboarding) and Jira service-desk SLAs; steer multi-country payroll execution; provide hands-on hiring/induction support during peak hiring spikes.
Own the annual People Ops calendar, standardize core policies, and lead org-structure audits; partner with local HRBPs, Talent Acquisition and Finance to ensure People Ops process and policies compliance.
Build and maintain job-leveling frameworks and salary benchmarks; manage Phantom Shares, sales/performance bonus evaluations, and local benefits programs.
Own Headcount (HC) and Cost of Employment (CoE) reporting; build and maintain dashboards to support data driven decisions.
Own multi-country labor disputes, disciplinary processes, and settlements alongside external counsel. Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations issues, conducts impartial internal investigations, and ensures fair conflict resolution.
Review employment contracts, implement new hiring models, and ensure statutory workplace certifications across all hubs.
Spearhead HRIS migrations, workflow automations, and People Ops integration tracks for M&A activities.
Sustainability & ESG Certifications: Lead People Ops compliance and audit processes to achieve and maintain our B Corp status and related sustainability certifications.

Your basic qualifications

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About BizAway

BizAway is a global travel management company that provides a digital platform for business travel, offering booking, expense management, and travel policy compliance solutions. Founded in Italy, the company has grown to serve clients across Europe and beyond, with a focus on simplifying corporate travel through technology and data-driven insights.

In Spain, BizAway has established a significant presence with its main office in Barcelona, which serves as a hub for data, engineering, and sales roles. The company's culture emphasizes innovation and international collaboration, making it an attractive option for professionals looking to work in a fast-paced, multilingual environment. With a diverse team and a strong focus on customer success, BizAway offers opportunities for international hires, particularly in sales and technical positions.

Founded: 2016
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Milan, Italy
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

BizAway's Barcelona office is a major hub for data, engineering, and sales roles, offering opportunities for international professionals.
The company supports multiple languages, with sales roles available for French, German, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, and Swedish speakers.
BizAway provides a modern, tech-driven work environment with a focus on innovation and data-driven decision-making.
The company has a strong international presence, with clients across Europe, making it a good fit for professionals seeking a global work culture.
Relocation support may be available for key roles, though specifics should be confirmed during the hiring process.

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