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People&Culture Lead

Remote from Spain·Added 11 days ago

Elesta

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Elesta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Russian
The ad asks for Russian, or counts it in your favour.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Full ownership of the HR function, with real say in how it's built and run.
Full equipment provided - laptop and everything you need, set up from day one.
A remote-first lifestyle, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere while being part of a world-class, high-performance team.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Solid experience leading an HR function end-to-end, ideally through a period of active scaling.
Strong background in recruitment, with a track record of personally closing complex or senior hires.
Experience designing compensation, benefits, and HR policy.
Fluent in English and Russian, spoken and written.
Strong communication skills and good judgment with confidential information.
Self-directed and comfortable working remotely.

The role

We're looking for a People&Culture Lead to build and own the HR function for a private construction project as it scales from roughly 150 to 250 people. This is a fully remote role with full ownership of HR - from recruitment through people operations, policy, and strategy.

What you'll do

Scale the HR function to support company growth from ~150 to 250 people.
Lead the recruitment function, including the most complex and sensitive hires.
Design and manage compensation, benefits, and HR policies.
Own HR operations end-to-end - onboarding, documentation, processes, and compliance.
Set HR strategy and org design as the business grows.
Build the analytics and reporting needed to guide people decisions.
Advise leadership on people strategy, structure, and risk.

About Elesta

Elesta is a family office that provides comprehensive personal and household management services for ultra-high-net-worth families. The company handles a wide range of tasks including property management, travel coordination, event planning, and personal assistance, ensuring that the families they serve can focus on their professional and personal lives without administrative burdens. Elesta operates with a boutique, high-touch service model, tailoring its support to the specific needs of each client family.

In Spain, Elesta is based in Barcelona and serves an international clientele, which makes the working environment particularly relevant for multilingual professionals. The company's roles, such as Traveling Nanny, Traveling Tutor, and Traveling Butler, require fluency in both Spanish and English, and involve significant international travel, making it an attractive option for globally-minded candidates. The work culture emphasizes discretion, adaptability, and a high degree of personal responsibility.

Employees: 25
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: linkedin.com

Good to know if you are moving

All open roles require bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, making it accessible for international candidates.
The Traveling Nanny and Traveling Butler roles involve significant international travel, often accompanying families on trips.
The company serves ultra-high-net-worth families, offering a premium, discreet service environment.
Based in Barcelona, the company offers a lifestyle-oriented work model with flexible, seasonal schedules.

All open roles at Elesta