Associate Director HR Spain

We are looking for an Associate Director, Human Resources (Spain) to support the local affiliate and act as a strategic partner to business leaders.This role will work closely with regional and global HR teams to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and the implementation of HR strategies aligned with business objectives. It represents a key position in supporting a growing organization within a fast-paced and evolving context.

• High-potential biopharmaceutical company
• Associate Director, Human Resources (Spain)

• Partner with senior business leaders to support organizational effectiveness and align HR strategies with business priorities
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and staffing processes, including workforce planning, candidate selection, and offer management
• Drive core people processes such as performance management, talent development, succession planning, and career progression
• Support organizational design and transformation initiatives, ensuring smooth change management and employee engagement
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on all HR-related matters
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, employee relations, and offboarding
• Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to ensure consistency, alignment, and compliance with HR policies and processes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and simplification of HR processes, tools, and practices
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and corporate governance standards
• Monitor HR metrics and key people indicators to support data-driven decision-making
• Foster a strong feedback culture, proactively identifying organizational and people-related needs

Great professional opportunity.

Our client is a high-potential biopharmaceutical company, experiencing strong growth and committed to innovation, scientific excellence, and improving patients' lives globally. The organization operates in a dynamic and evolving environment, offering the opportunity to contribute to impactful transformation initiatives and build scalable people practices.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally in Human Resources or a related field
• Solid experience in HR roles (minimum approx. 8 years), including HR Business Partnering or generalist responsibilities in an international environment
• Previous exposure to the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, talent management, and employee relations
• Good understanding of Spanish labor law and employment regulations
• Proven ability to support organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within international and cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen and customer-oriented approach
• Fluency in both English and Spanish