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On-site in València·Added 28 days ago
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Overview
Requirements
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.
Work on-site in València
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Lead-level role.
University degree
“Formación universitaria en Relaciones Laborales, Psicología, ADE o similar.” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
The role
Newly created position within a Valencian company specializing in food import and distribution, currently undergoing a phase of organizational evolution and professionalization. The hired person will lead the Human Resources area, working closely with General Management and supporting the company's growth from both a strategic and operational perspective.
The role will have a strong focus on organizational building and development, driving processes, structure, culture, and people management, combined with day-to-day supervision of the area (schedules, vacations, time tracking, permits, and incidents). The position is 100% on-site and requires availability to work in the northern area of Valencia.
What you'll do
- Define and structure the Human Resources area.
- Design and implement internal policies and processes.
- Supervise administrative personnel management: schedules, vacations, permits, incidents, and time tracking.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment and talent attraction processes.
- Create organizational charts, job descriptions, and talent maps.
- Implement performance evaluation and people development processes.
- Foster corporate culture, engagement, and internal communication.
- Coordinate labor relations and follow-up with external advisory services.
- Participate in disciplinary management, conflict resolution, and manager support.
- Propose initiatives related to compensation, well-being, and organization.
- Support growth, reorganization, and cultural transformation processes.
Requirements:
- University degree in Labor Relations, Psychology, Business Administration, or similar.
- Previous experience in generalist or managerial HR positions.
- Advanced English (essential).
- Experience in industrial, food, logistics, distribution, or operational environments is highly valued.
- Experience building departments or implementing processes from scratch will be especially valued.
- Hands-on profile, with the ability to combine strategic vision and operational management.
- Availability to work on-site in the northern area of Valencia.
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
Established Valencian company, specialized in food importation, commercialization, and distribution, with over 30 years of experience and an international presence. It is currently in a stage of growth and organizational evolution, driving strategic projects for professionalization and internal development.
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