Director of People Operations

Director of People Operations & LabourWe’re looking for a Director to join the team and help us boost the company to the next level.The RoleThe role combines deep labour law expertise, operational excellence, and strategic leadership in a fast‑growing, international tech environment.ResponsibilitiesLabour Strategy & Business AlignmentDefine and execute the global labour relations strategy aligned with business priorities in a fast‑growing international tech environment.Act as the company’s primary authority on Spanish labour law, ensuring full legal compliance and risk mitigation.Provide labour guidance and oversight across other jurisdictions, supporting international growth and local compliance.Assess labour risks related to organisational changes, restructurings and operational scale‑up.Governance, Compliance & Policy DevelopmentDevelop and maintain global labour policies, frameworks and procedures that ensure consistency, scalability and legal compliance.Review and oversee employment contracts, contractual addenda, disciplinary frameworks and labour‑related documentation.Lead internal and external labour audits, ensuring documentation accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.Implement monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure robust labour governance across all territories.Union & Employee Representative RelationsDefine and manage the company’s strategy for relationships with works councils, employee representatives and unions.Lead collective bargaining processes, consultations and formal information and negotiation procedures.Represent the company in labour‑related proceedings and formal interactions with social partners and authorities.Leadership of People OperationsLead, develop and scale a high‑performing People Operations team.Ensure compliant management of Social Security procedures, contract changes, terminations and regulatory filings.Oversee payroll governance and drive process automation to improve efficiency, scalability and accuracy in close collaboration with Finance and external providers.Ensure HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance and risk‑prevention standards across offices.Qualifications8–12+ years of experience in Labour Relations, Employment Law or Employee Relations, preferably in multinational or high‑growth tech/SaaS environments.Strong expertise in Spanish labour law and solid knowledge of international labour frameworks.Proven experience managing complex ER cases, labour disputes, reorganisations, negotiations, works councils and unions.Experience leading People Operations or HR operational teams, including Social Security processes, payroll governance and labour documentation.Ability to design and scale compliant, structured and efficient processes in fast‑growing organisations.Strong analytical, risk‑assessment and decision‑making skills with a business‑oriented mindset.Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills at senior level.Degree in Law, Labour Relations or related field; additional specialisation is a plus.Fluent in English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus.PerksHigh growth, multicultural and friendly environment.Continuous training and learning based on your needs.Alan private health insurance.Healthy life with Wellhub (Gyms, pools, outdoor classes).Save expenses with Cobee.Language classes with Preply.Get the most out of your salary with Payflow.Breakfast in the office and organic fruit.Nora and Apetit discounts.Pet friendly.About UsFactorial is an innovative Business Management Software solution designed to streamline company processes for small and medium‑sized enterprises. Founded in 2016, our mission is to help companies automate workflows, centralise people data, and make better business decisions. With customers across more than 60 countries worldwide, we’ve built a diverse team that’s driving change in the business management tech space.Our ValuesWe own it: We take responsibility for every project. We make decisions, not excuses.We learn and teach: We’re dedicated to learning something new every day and, above all, sharing it.We partner: Every decision is a team decision. We trust each other.We grow fast: We act fast. We believe that the worst mistake is not learning from them.Wanna learn more about us? Check our websiteSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Human ResourcesLocation: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain#J-18808-Ljbffr