Human Resources Manager

Actual Talent is the international talent acquisition consultancy of
Actual Group
. We provide
Executive Search
,
RPO
, and
Talent Solutions
services.

Our mission is to drive growth and fulfilment for both people and organizations. We help individuals find inspiring career opportunities, and we support companies in identifying the professionals who will take them to the next level.

We achieve this through people-centric talent acquisition and development solutions, grounded in
diversity & inclusion
,
innovation
, and
cutting-edge technology
.

About the client:

Our client is a leading European company in the
Clinical Nutrition / Public Health
sector. With strong international presence and a growing footprint in Spain, the company is committed to improving patient well-being through high-quality nutrition solutions, innovation, and operational excellence.

Job description:

Reporting directly to the
Group Human Resources Director
, the
HR Manager for Spain
acts as a true
Business Partner
to local management teams across a
multi-site environment
.

You will lead all HR processes at national level, drive people development initiatives, ensure legal compliance, support managers, and contribute to the company's transformation and continuous improvement efforts.

Main responsibilities:

1. Personnel Administration

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, contracts, benefits (healthcare, insurance), disciplinary processes, conflict management, and terminations.
• Oversee working hours, attendance, and absence tracking via dedicated systems and ensure correct integration with payroll.

2. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment: job posting, interviewing, candidate selection, and onboarding.
• Maintain strong relationships with temporary staffing agencies and monitor temporary workforce levels.

3. Skills Development

• Design and implement the annual training and skills development plan aligned with site needs and Group strategy.
• Identify training needs, manage external providers, coordinate funding (OPCO), and evaluate training outcomes.

4. Managerial Support & Change Management

• Act as the main HR point of contact for employees and managers: labor law guidance, conflict resolution, and managerial coaching.
• Contribute to organizational development and change management initiatives.

5. Payroll Management

• Oversee payroll for two legal entities in collaboration with the external payroll provider: collect and verify variables, check payslips, and ensure legal compliance.

6. Labor Relations

• Prepare and co-lead
  CSE (Social and Economic Committee)
  meetings with site management.
• Participate in collective bargaining and labor agreement negotiations.

7. HR Reporting

• Build HR dashboards and KPIs for both entities.
• Support internal quality audits and certification processes.

8. Cross-Functional Projects

• Deploy Group HR projects locally.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support strategic HR initiatives.

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum
  10 years
  of generalist HR experience.

• At least
  5 years
  in an HR management or HRBP role.

• Experience in
  multi-site environments
  is highly valued.

• Previous experience in healthcare, food industry, pharma, or industrial environments is a plus.

Education:

• Master's degree in
  Human Resources
  , Labor Relations, or equivalent.

Languages:

- Fluent English
is required.

-
French
is a strong plus.

- Spanish
native or bilingual.

Technical skills:

• Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law, social regulations, and applicable collective agreements.

• Proficiency in HR and payroll tools (e.g.,
  SILAE, Kélio, Yooz
  ).

• Experience with HSE standards in industrial/food environments preferred.

• Able to lead meetings, manage stakeholders, and produce HR analysis reports

Soft skills:

• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and proactive mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and service orientation.

• Ability to manage priorities and respond quickly to urgent needs.

• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and adaptability.

What we offer

• A key strategic HR role with direct impact on the company's people strategy in Spain.

• Opportunity to join a growing international group in the
  Public Health
  sector.

• A multi-site environment with strong collaboration with European HR teams.

• Professional development and participation in cross-functional transformation projects.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience.