Interim People Lead

Madrid Temporal EUR6.875 - EUR75.000 por año Ver descripción del puesto
We are looking for a professional to lead the Human Resources Department to cover an extended maternity leave for at least 8 months, starting from May and finishing in January. The role will be responsible for managing and optimizing people-related processes in a large-scale organization.

Added 24/04/2026

  • Temporary role to cover a Maternity Leave (8-month contract).
  • Must have experience working in startups, building and growing HR teams.

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

A leading UK-based multinational company undergoing expansion is seeking to appoint a temporary People Lead.

Descripción

  • Act as the local People contact for all general employee queries and HR-related issues, ensuring compliance with local law.
  • Coach and empower managers to handle people issues consistently and effectively.
  • Guide organisational change and restructuring processes, advising on best practices and local legislation.
  • Support company communications for the Spanish market to ensure cultural alignment and understanding.
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle in Spain, from managing hiring and onboarding to offboarding employees.
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with universities and business schools to build a pipeline of future talent.
  • Administer payroll and benefits, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Maintain accurate HR data in the HR Information System (HRIS) and prepare necessary reports.
  • Lead the localisation of training programs and manage the induction process for new hires.
  • Work with People Experience on local health and safety, inventory and events management.
  • Collaborate with the UK People team to ensure global consistency while implementing local initiatives, applying team based standards across HR, Talent Acquisition and People Operations & Reward.
  • Propose continuous improvements to working practices based on your on-the-ground knowledge.
  • Promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
  • Support with such other duties as may be required from the role from time to time.



¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

A successful People Lead should have:

  • Experience leading HR initiatives, with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
  • Proven experience in an HR generalist role, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
  • Expert knowledge of Spanish labor law and HR best practices.
  • Strong skills in all core HR functions, particularly employee relations.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels and across geographies.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).
  • A degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred but not essential.
  • Must have experience working in startups, building and growing HR teams from the ground up.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

  • 8-months temporary contract for a strategic position within a large organization.
  • Meal vouchers for employees.
  • One day of remote work per week.
  • A perfect opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in human resources.



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Ignacio Mora
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JN-042026-6999108

Resumen de empleo

Sector
Recursos Humanos
Sub Sector
Relaciones Laborales
Añadir industria
Technology & Telecoms
Localización
Madrid
Tipo de Contracto
Temporal
Nombre del consultor
Ignacio Mora
Número de referencia
JN-042026-6999108

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