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Hybrid in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Sant Cugat del Vallès
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance, meal vouchers






Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
Per the ad: “Relocation - No”
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
·Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within a complex, international, or multinational organization.
- 4-5 years of experience leading recruitment teams across multiple business units and managing recruitment delivery.
- Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders and manage competing hiring priorities.
- Strong understanding of recruitment analytics, talent market intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience leading or contributing to Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, including process improvement and technology adoption.
- Strong leadership, communication and change management capabilities.
- Growth mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and building team capabilities.
- Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional recruitment initiatives and managing priorities, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
- Experience working with HR and Talent Acquisition technologies, such as Workday and Eightfold, to support recruitment processes and data management.
· What we offer
Nice to have
- A truly international experience: Work in a global organization with colleagues from 60+ nationalities, collaborating across cultures and geographies.
- Continuous growth & career development: Multiple internal mobility and career opportunities, supported by HP's learning platform to keep growing your skills.
- Inclusion & belonging at the core: Join our global employee networks such as Women, Pride, Inclusion, NextGen, Sustainability & DisAbility, with opportunities to get involved locally.
- Give back to the community: Participate in volunteering initiatives or join our annual HP Charity Day held onsite.
- Stay active & energized: Access our sports center (indoor & outdoor) with 25+ coordinated activities.
- Onsite medical services: Doctor and medical team are available for annual checkups, nutrition, oral hygiene, physiotherapy, and general health.
- Creativity & innovation: Enjoy our Printing Happy Hour-from photos to large posters-and hands‑on workshops using the latest printing technologies, from wall covers to 3D printing.
- Easy commuting: Free parking available or excellent access via nearby train services.
- Women Network initiatives: Networking events, STEM promotion, business acumen talks, work-life balance sessions, and future‑skills development.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Competitive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid work model (home office / office), depending on the role/functions
- Health & Life insurance
- Ticket Restaurant Vouchers or lunch at reduced prices at our canteen
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- HP Flex Program: Kindergarten vouchers & Transport Card
- Exclusive HP products offers and discounts for employees, friends and family
Visa & relocation
No
The role
Our multicultural EMEA Talent Acquisition team is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Lead for Iberia, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager. We are seeking an experienced talent acquisition professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to attract, identify, and select exceptional talent in a dynamic, international technology environment.
The Senior Talent Acquisition Lead manages end-to-end recruitment delivery and shapes talent acquisition strategies aligned with business and workforce priorities. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR stakeholders, the role translates hiring needs into effective recruitment plans, builds pipelines for critical talent, and provides market intelligence to support informed decisions. The position also leads and develops the recruitment team, oversees cross-functional projects, monitors recruitment performance, and drives continuous improvement through analytics, technology, and innovative practices-while championing an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience and strengthening the employer brand.
Responsibilities
What you'll do
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition approval and sourcing to selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
- Recruit for a diverse range of professional profiles, functions, and seniority levels, including senior and leadership positions.
- Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, consistent, and aligned with company policies.
- Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
- Act as a strategic advisor with a consultative approach, effectively managing stakeholder alignment at all levels.
- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
- Lead recruitment activities across multiple functions and job levels, including senior and leadership positions.
- Translate business hiring requirements into effective recruitment plans.
- Monitor recruitment market trends and provide insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.
- Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to understand current and future talent needs.
- Provide recruitment advice, market intelligence, and guidance on candidate selection.
- Challenge unrealistic hiring expectations and recommend alternative sourcing strategies where necessary.
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders regarding recruitment progress and hiring priorities.
- Lead cross-functional talent acquisition projects from planning through implementation, managing scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.
- Allocate recruitment assignments according to business priorities and team capacity.
- Establish performance expectations and monitor individual and team performance.
- Share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the TA function.
- Monitor recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and quality of hire.
- Prepare recruitment reports and provide actionable insights for the Talent Acquisition team and business leaders.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and recruiter productivity.
- Evaluate and implement recruitment technologies, automation, and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.
- Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organization's position in the talent market.
- Ensure positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Promote equity and inclusion in sourcing and selection practices.
How you'll work
Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.
Complexity
• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
Full time
No shift premium (Spain)
Job Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - Iberia
About HP
HP (Hewlett-Packard) is a global technology company that designs and manufactures a wide range of hardware, software, and services, from personal computers and printers to 3D printing and hybrid work solutions. With a workforce of roughly 58,000 employees worldwide, HP operates across more than 170 countries and is a household name in the technology sector, particularly known for its personal computing and printing innovations.
In Spain, HP has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing thousands of professionals across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment and English-speaking roles, making it a relevant destination for professionals looking to relocate. HP's Spanish operations are deeply integrated into its EMEA structure, providing opportunities in areas like additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
- Industry
- Technology
- Founded
- 1939
- Employees
- 50,000–60,000
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- HP offers a global, English-first work environment in its Spanish offices, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- The company has a strong internal mobility program, allowing employees to transfer between countries and roles.
- HP's Spanish offices are located in Barcelona and Madrid, two of the most international and well-connected cities in Spain.
- The company is a major player in additive manufacturing and cybersecurity, areas where Spain is building a local tech hub.
- HP provides competitive benefits and a structured career path for engineering and business roles.
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About the company & team
Human Resources
Additional information
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP's EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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