Importaco is a leading Spanish international food group specializing in the production, processing, and distribution of nuts and mineral water. Founded in 1940, the company has grown into one of the largest nut producers in Europe and a major player in the Spanish beverage market, operating 17 production centers across several countries and maintaining a workforce of over 2,000 employees.

Headquartered in the Valencia region, Importaco offers a stable corporate environment with a strong focus on innovation, food safety, and sustainable sourcing. For international professionals, the company provides opportunities in specialized technical fields such as Data Analytics, Market Intelligence, and Global HR, particularly for those looking to build a career in the Mediterranean region outside of Madrid or Barcelona.

Importaco was founded in 1940 by Francisco Pons Martí as a family-run nut business in Valencia. Over the decades, it expanded through strategic acquisitions in the mineral water sector and became a key integrated supplier for major retail groups.

For international professionals

Headquartered in Beniparrell (Valencia), offering a high quality of life with a lower cost of living compared to Madrid.
One of the top 10 food companies in Spain and a primary supplier for Mercadona, the country's largest supermarket chain.
Operates a diverse portfolio including the 'Casa Pons' brand and several mineral water brands like Agua de Cortes.
Strong emphasis on R&D and quality control, making it an attractive destination for food scientists and industrial engineers.
Global reach with a supply chain spanning multiple continents, requiring international business and logistics expertise.

Global Head HRBP

Importaco

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Who are we?

At Importaco, we are a constantly growing company, specializing in offering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions. Our team is made up of people passionate about what they do, and we are looking for someone like you to join us.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Global Head HRBP

Your mission will be to lead the global HR Business Partner function at Importaco, ensuring strategic alignment between business needs and people management across the assigned industrial and corporate environments. Drive a culture of high performance, leadership, talent development, and organizational transformation, guaranteeing consistency and excellence in people practices across all business units.

📌 Main functions:

1. Strategic leadership of the HRBP function

Define and deploy the global HRBP strategy aligned with business needs and People and Values objectives.

2. Management and development of the HRBP team

Lead, coordinate, and develop the HRBP team, ensuring homogeneity in criteria, service level, and business support.

3. Strategic partner for business and operations

Act as a strategic interlocutor with industrial and operational management, supporting organizational, structural, and people management decisions.

4. Labor relations and industrial environment

Coordinate with Labor Relations the correct management of conflicts, negotiations, collective situations, and union dynamics across the different work centers.

5. Advisory to managers and leadership

Support managers and executive teams in people management, leadership, decision-making, and the resolution of complex situations.

6. Organizational transformation and change management

Drive organizational and cultural transformation processes, facilitating team adaptation and ensuring alignment with Importaco's values.

7. Work climate and organizational culture

Monitor climate, engagement, and culture indicators, driving action plans aimed at improving the employee experience and the work environment.

8. People Analytics and decision making

Promote the use of people data and indicators to detect risks, anticipate needs, and facilitate strategic business decisions.

9. HR project management

Lead cross-functional projects linked to organization, efficiency, digitalization, and continuous improvement of people processes.

10. Governance and organizational alignment

Ensure consistency and correct application of people policies, processes, and criteria across all business units and production centers.

✅ What do we value?

Requirements

-Degree in Psychology, Labor Relations, Business Administration or similar.

-Desirable: Master's in HR Management, Organizational Development, Executive Coaching or similar.

LANGUAGES:

Advanced English - C1
Fluent Italian

Experience in:

Leadership of HRBP teams

Support for industrial business

Organizational transformation

Talent and leadership development

Management of corporate and cross-functional projects

Interlocution with management and operations
Positive attitude: We seek people eager to learn, grow, and contribute new ideas.
Commitment to the team: We want someone who values collaboration and teamwork.

-Preferably in sector: Industrial, food, consumer goods or multinational

-Minimum 8-10 years in HRBP positions or HR leadership

What do we offer?

Immediate start: Join a team committed to development and innovation.
Stability and growth: Real opportunities for promotion within the company.
Continuous training: Constant support in your professional development.
Dynamic environment: An atmosphere where change and continuous improvement drive us

If you are looking for a growth opportunity and want to be part of a committed team, click 'Apply' and start your new professional challenge with us!

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¿Quiénes somos?

En Importaco, somos una compañía en constante crecimiento, especializada en ofrecer soluciones innovadoras, sostenibles y de alta calidad. Nuestro equipo está formado por personas apasionadas por lo que hacen, y buscamos a alguien como tú para unirse a nosotros.

¿Qué buscamos?

Buscamos un Global Head HRBP

Tu misión será liderar la función global de HR Business Partner en Importaco, asegurando la alineación estratégica entre las necesidades del negocio y la gestión de personas en los entornos industriales y corporativos asignados. Impulsar una cultura de alto rendimiento, liderazgo, desarrollo del talento y transformación organizativa, garantizando la coherencia y excelencia de las prácticas de personas en todas las unidades de negocio.

📌 Funciones principales:

1. Liderazgo estratégico de la función HRBP

Definir y desplegar la estrategia global de HRBP alineada con las necesidades del negocio y los objetivos de Personas y Valores.

2. Gestión y desarrollo del equipo HRBP

Liderar, coordinar y desarrollar al equipo de HRBP, asegurando homogeneidad en criterios, nivel de servicio y acompañamiento al negocio.

3. Partner estratégico de negocio y operaciones

Actuar como interlocutor estratégico con direcciones industriales y operativas, acompañando decisiones organizativas, de estructura y gestión de personas.

4. Relaciones laborales y entorno industrial

Coordinar junto con Relaciones Laborales la correcta gestión de conflictos, negociaciones, situaciones colectivas y dinámicas sindicales en los distintos centros de trabajo.

5. Asesoramiento a managers y dirección

Acompañar a managers y equipos directivos en la gestión de personas, liderazgo, toma de decisiones y resolución de situaciones complejas.

6. Transformación organizativa y gestión del cambio

Impulsar procesos de transformación organizativa y cultural, facilitando la adaptación de los equipos y garantizando la alineación con los valores de Importaco.

7. Clima laboral y cultura organizacional

Monitorizar indicadores de clima, compromiso y cultura, impulsando planes de acción orientados a mejorar la experiencia empleado y el entorno laboral.

8. People Analytics y toma de decisiones

Impulsar el uso de datos e indicadores de personas para detectar riesgos, anticipar necesidades y facilitar decisiones estratégicas de negocio.

9. Gestión de proyectos de RRHH

Liderar proyectos transversales vinculados a organización, eficiencia, digitalización y mejora continua de procesos de personas.

10. Gobernanza y alineación organizativa

Garantizar la coherencia y correcta aplicación de políticas, procesos y criterios de personas en todas las unidades de negocio y centros productivos.

✅ ¿Qué valoramos?

Requisitos

-Grado en Psicología, Relaciones Laborales, ADE o similar.

-Deseable: Máster en Dirección de RRHH, Desarrollo Organizativo, Coaching Ejecutivo o similar.

IDIOMAS:

Inglés avanzado -C1
Italiano Fluido

Experiencia en:

Liderazgo de equipos HRBP

Acompañamiento a negocio industrial

Transformación organizativa

Desarrollo de talento y liderazgo

Gestión de proyectos corporativos y transversales

Interlocución con dirección y operaciones
Actitud positiva: Buscamos personas con ganas de aprender, crecer y aportar nuevas ideas.
Compromiso con el equipo: Queremos a alguien que valore la colaboración y el trabajo en equipo.

-Preferiblemente en sector: Industrial, alimentación, consumo o multinacional

-Mínimo 8-10 años en posiciones HRBP o liderazgo de RRHH

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Incorporación inmediata: Únete a un equipo comprometido con el desarrollo y la innovación.
Estabilidad y crecimiento: Oportunidades reales de ascenso dentro de la empresa.
Formación continua: Apoyo constante en tu desarrollo profesional.
Entorno dinámico: Un ambiente donde el cambio y la mejora continua nos impulsan