What they offer
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
French
The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.
Portuguese
The ad asks for Portuguese, or counts it in your favour.
Catalan
The ad asks for Catalan, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 15+ years of experience
Director-level role.
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The role
HR Director - Barcelona (Services Sector)
Are you motivated by the opportunity to be part of the Executive Committee and turn Human Resources into a true strategic business partner?
We are looking for an HR Director to lead the evolution of the People function in an international services-sector company, with a dynamic, creative, and client-focused environment. This is a high-impact position in which you will have the opportunity to define the HR strategy in Iberia and support management in the company's organizational transformation.
You will be responsible for driving talent, culture, development, internal communication, and employer branding initiatives, as well as advising the executive team on people management, leadership, and organizational change. You will work with a business mindset, helping to build a stronger, more efficient organization ready to grow.
We are looking for a profile with 8-10 years of experience as an HR Director or Head of HR, preferably in professionalized services companies (consulting, technology, marketing, engineering, legal, audit, etc.), accustomed to working with executive teams and influencing decision-making. Executive presence, the ability to manage complex situations, strategic vision, and a results-oriented approach will be key.
A university degree, C1 English, and experience leading transformation, organizational development, and talent management projects are required.
What you'll do
- Design and implement the comprehensive HR strategy for the Iberia region, ensuring alignment with the global group's strategic objectives.
- Play an active role on the Executive Committee, advising on people management, conflict resolution, and strategic decision-making.
- Lead cultural transformation and internal communication to strengthen the work environment and alignment with corporate values.
- Act as an executive coach for the management team, providing support in leadership development.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, optimizing talent attraction, selection, and onboarding program processes.
- Develop and drive Learning & Development (L&D) plans and internal talent identification systems.
- Oversee personnel administration and labor relations, and ensure compliance with legal regulations and GDPR.
- Maintain and optimize information systems (SAP SuccessFactors) and the reporting of key KPIs to management.
- Promote and execute Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives, as well as Sustainability policies.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Minimum Requirements (Must-Haves):
- Higher university degree in Human Resources, Law, Psychology, or related fields.
- Total professional experience of 15 to 20 years, with at least 8-10 years in HR Director roles.
- C1 English level is essential (full professional proficiency for international interaction).
- Executive presence (Gravitas), strong mediation and influencing skills, and excellent communication abilities.
- Business-oriented vision and proven resilience in professional services environments.
- Proficiency in digital tools such as SAP SuccessFactors and the Microsoft 360 environment.
Desirable Requirements (Nice-to-Haves):
- Knowledge of Portuguese, Catalan, or French.
- Previous experience in professional services sectors (Consulting, Advertising, Audit, or Law Firms).
- Availability to travel occasionally as required by the needs of the Iberia region.
This is an opportunity to join a growing international company, with a newly created project, high visibility, autonomy, and career progression, where HR will play a leading role in the business strategy.
The role
HR Director - Barcelona (Sector Servicios)
¿Te motiva formar parte del Comité de Dirección y convertir Recursos Humanos en un verdadero partner estratégico del negocio?
Buscamos un/a HR Director para liderar la evolución de la función de Personas en una compañía internacional del sector servicios, con un entorno dinámico, creativo y orientado al cliente. Es una posición de alto impacto en la que tendrás la oportunidad de definir la estrategia de RRHH en Iberia y acompañar a la dirección en la transformación organizativa de la compañía.
Serás responsable de impulsar iniciativas de talento, cultura, desarrollo, comunicación interna y employer branding, además de asesorar al equipo directivo en la gestión de personas, liderazgo y cambio organizativo. Trabajarás con una visión de negocio, ayudando a construir una organización más sólida, eficiente y preparada para crecer.
Buscamos un perfil con 8-10 años de experiencia como HR Director o Head of HR, preferiblemente en empresas de servicios profesionalizadas (consultoría, tecnología, marketing, ingeniería, legal, auditoría, etc.), acostumbrado a trabajar con equipos directivos y a influir en la toma de decisiones. Será clave aportar presencia ejecutiva, capacidad para gestionar situaciones complejas, visión estratégica y orientación a resultados.
Se requiere formación universitaria, inglés C1 y experiencia liderando proyectos de transformación, desarrollo organizativo y gestión del talento.
What you'll do
- Diseñar e implementar la estrategia integral de RRHH para la región de Iberia, asegurando la alineación con los objetivos estratégicos del grupo global.
- Formar parte activa del Comité de Dirección, asesorando en la gestión de personas, resolución de conflictos y toma de decisiones estratégicas.
- Liderar la transformación cultural y la comunicación interna para fortalecer el clima laboral y la alineación con los valores corporativos.
- Actuar como coach ejecutivo para el equipo directivo, proporcionando soporte en el desarrollo de liderazgo.
- Gestionar el ciclo de vida completo del empleado, optimizando los procesos de atracción de talento, selección y programas de onboarding.
- Desarrollar e impulsar planes de Aprendizaje y Desarrollo (L&D) y sistemas de detección de talento interno.
- Supervisar la administración de personal, las relaciones laborales y asegurar el cumplimiento de la normativa legal y GDPR.
- Mantener y optimizar los sistemas de información (SAP SuccessFactors) y el reporte de KPIs clave para la dirección.
- Promover y ejecutar iniciativas de Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia (DEI&B), así como políticas de Sostenibilidad.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Requisitos Mínimos (Must-Haves):
- Titulación Universitaria Superior en Recursos Humanos, Derecho, Psicología o áreas afines.
- Experiencia profesional total de 15 a 20 años, con al menos 8-10 años desempeñando funciones de Dirección de RRHH.
- Nivel de Inglés C1 indispensable (competencia profesional completa para interlocución internacional).
- Presencia ejecutiva (Gravitas), gran capacidad de mediación, influencia y excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
- Visión orientada al negocio y resiliencia demostrada en entornos de servicios profesionales.
- Dominio de herramientas digitales como SAP SuccessFactors y entorno Microsoft 360.
Requisitos Deseables (Nice-to-Haves):
- Conocimientos de Portugués, Catalán o Francés.
- Experiencia previa en sectores de servicios profesionales (Consultoría, Publicidad, Auditoría o Despachos de Abogados).
- Disponibilidad para viajar de forma puntual según las necesidades de la región Iberia.
Se ofrece la oportunidad de incorporarse a una compañía internacional en crecimiento, con un proyecto de nueva creación, alta visibilidad, autonomía y recorrido profesional, donde RRHH tendrá un papel protagonista en la estrategia del negocio.
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
- Industry
- Recruitment
- Website
- catenon.com
In their own words
About the company & team
Our client is a prestigious multinational leader in the professional services and global event organization sector. With a solid international track record and a culture based on innovation and excellence, the company is at a key moment of strategic transformation. They stand out for their ability to connect people and brands through memorable experiences, supported by a diverse and highly qualified team. Currently, the organization is seeking to professionalize and elevate its people management function, integrating talent as the main driver of its growth and business success in the Iberia region, fostering a dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.
About the company & team
Nuestro cliente es una prestigiosa multinacional líder en el sector de servicios profesionales y organización de eventos a nivel global. Con una sólida trayectoria internacional y una cultura basada en la innovación y la excelencia, la compañía se encuentra en un momento de transformación estratégica clave. Se distinguen por su capacidad para conectar personas y marcas a través de experiencias memorables, apoyándose en un equipo diverso y altamente cualificado. Actualmente, la organización busca profesionalizar y elevar su función de gestión de personas, integrando el talento como el motor principal de su crecimiento y éxito empresarial en la región de Iberia, fomentando un entorno de trabajo dinámico, colaborativo y orientado a resultados.
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