A leading UK-based multinational company undergoing expansion is seeking to appoint a temporary People Lead.
Role Overview
Temporary role to cover a Maternity Leave (8-month contract).
Must have experience working in startups, building and growing HR teams.
Responsibilities
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 integral 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.
Benefits
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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📌 Interim People Lead (Madrid)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Madrid