Head of HR - Retail

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 months ago

Catenon

210 open roles

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent 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.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

The Head of HR will lead the Human Resources strategy for the Spanish market within the Retail sector, ensuring full alignment with business objectives and the Group's global guidelines. They will be responsible for developing a solid people ecosystem covering talent attraction, performance, employee experience, and labor relations. Likewise, they will guarantee operational excellence in the department and support company leaders in building high-performing teams.

What you'll do

General Strategy: Define and implement the country's HR strategy, aligning local business priorities with the multinational's global guidelines.
End-to-End Process Management: Lead all employee lifecycle processes: recruitment, onboarding, training, talent and performance management, compensation, and benefits.
Business Partnering and Organization: Advise the local Management Committee on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
Labor Relations: Ensure strict compliance with Spanish labor legislation, directly managing relationships with unions and works councils.
Talent Attraction and Employer Branding: Drive Employer Branding initiatives across all company business lines (Retail, Head Office, and Logistics).
Operational Excellence: Ensure the efficiency of internal HR processes, people analytics, and proper HRIS maintenance.
Team Leadership: Direct, motivate, and enhance the capabilities of the internal HR team under their responsibility.
Global Connection: Actively collaborate with the Group's HR leadership to implement global policies and transformation programs.

Requirements

Experience: 10 to 15 years of career in Human Resources, including at least 5 years in positions of responsibility/team management and a minimum of 5 years within multinationals in the Retail sector.
Languages: Very high level of English is essential; French is a plus.
Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of HR dynamics applied to Physical Retail environments (where 90% of the workforce is in stores) and strong command of Spanish labor legislation and union negotiations.
Tools: Analytical experience with people KPIs and familiarity with integrated management systems, preferably Workday.
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills at an international level.
Strategic vision combined with a hands-on mindset.
Resilience, agility in the face of change, and a high capacity for decision-making under pressure.

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

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About the company & team

Leading multinational in the Retail sector with a solid international presence and an extensive network of points of sale nationwide.

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