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Human Resources Director

On-site in Málaga·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Salary: €86,881 - €104,258 a year
About €4,730 - €5,520 a month after tax, or €5,180 - €6,280 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: On-site, Málaga
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Education: University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Salary between 75,000 GBP and 90,000 €
Joining a leading multinational group in its sector.
Strategic position with high visibility within the organization.
Direct participation in the definition and execution of the people strategy.
Dynamic, international environment oriented toward professional growth.

The role

Multinational industrial group is looking to hire a Head of Human Resources Spain to lead the people strategy in the Spanish market, acting as a strategic business partner and member of the management team.

Multinational industrial group
Opportunity in the province of Málaga

What you'll do

Define and implement the Human Resources strategy for Spain, aligned with the group's global strategy.
Act as a strategic partner to the General Management and the Steering Committee.
Lead workforce planning processes, talent management, and succession plans.
Design and drive development, training, and professional growth programs.
Lead initiatives for engagement, corporate culture, and employee experience.
Supervise annual performance evaluation, compensation, and development cycles.
Manage organizational change and business transformation projects.
Lead labor relations and ensure compliance with Spanish labor regulations.
Manage the Human Resources budget and optimize available resources.
Coordinate relationships with external providers, labor law firms, and recruitment partners.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

University degree in Labor Relations, Law, Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 5 years in management positions.
Solid experience as an HR Business Partner in demanding and complex business environments.
Deep knowledge of Spanish labor legislation and labor relations.
Experience in talent management, organizational development, and cultural transformation.
Previous experience in multinational companies or international environments.
High level of English is essential. Other languages will be positively valued.
Strategic vision, ability to influence, and business orientation.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
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If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Multinational industrial group is looking to hire a Head of Human Resources Spain to lead the people strategy in the Spanish market, acting as a strategic business partner and member of the management team.

The selected person will be responsible for driving talent policies, organizational development, engagement, compensation, labor relations, and cultural transformation, ensuring alignment between business objectives and the global Human Resources strategy.

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