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HR Manager

On-site in Girona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary
€55,000 - €60,000 a year

About €3,210 - €3,460 a month after tax.

Contract
Permanent contract

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Fixed salary of €60,000 gross per year.
  • Joining a leading and consolidated company in its sector.
  • Direct reporting to General Management.
  • Active participation in the Management Committee.
  • Leadership of an in-house Human Resources team.
  • Position with high autonomy, visibility, and impact on the business.
  • Strategic project in a multi-site organization with significant people management challenges.
  • Location in the province of Girona.
  • Close, dynamic environment oriented toward continuous improvement.

The role

We are looking for an HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function for a leading company in the distribution sector located in the province of Girona, reporting directly to General Management and serving as part of the Steering Committee. The selected person will be responsible for people strategy, labor relations, personnel budgeting, and the coordination of the organization's various work centers.

  • Strategic position with direct reporting to GM and participation in the Steering Committee
  • Comprehensive HR leadership in a leading company within the distribution sector.

What you'll do

Human Resources Management:

  • Lead the Human Resources strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage, develop, and coordinate the HR team.
  • Act as the primary interlocutor regarding people matters before General Management.

Labor Relations:

  • Lead the company's labor relations strategy.
  • Manage the relationship with various workers' representatives.
  • Coordinate dialogue with external legal advisors and represent the company in institutional labor matters.
  • Ensure compliance with the various applicable collective agreements.

Compensation and Budgeting:

  • Prepare and lead the annual personnel budget.
  • Analyze the evolution of labor costs and propose optimization measures.
  • Monitor key people management indicators.

People and Organization Management:

  • Supervise personnel administration processes and the service provided by the external payroll provider.
  • Drive policies and procedures that favor operational efficiency and talent development.
  • Ensure homogeneous HR management across the various work centers.

Steering Committee:

  • Participate actively in the definition and implementation of the company's strategy.
  • Provide business and people management vision in corporate decision-making.
  • Act as a strategic partner to General Management in all matters related to people and the organization.

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

  • University degree in Labor Relations, Law, Psychology, Business Administration, or similar.
  • Consolidated experience leading Human Resources areas in medium or large-sized companies.
  • Solid experience in collective labor relations and negotiation with legal representation of workers.
  • Experience managing multiple work centers and different collective agreements.
  • Knowledge of personnel cost planning and budgetary control.
  • Previous experience in retail, distribution, food, or labor-intensive sectors is highly valued.
  • Approachable profile, with the ability to operate in dynamic environments and a strong business orientation.
  • High capacity for negotiation, influence, and team leadership.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    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.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a leading company in the distribution sector located in Girona, with a solid territorial presence and a large workforce. The organization combines the closeness and agility characteristic of its family origins with a clear orientation toward growth, operational efficiency, and people development.

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