ph3Our mission and customers: /h3 pWe are creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. We are proud to be brated 4.8 on Trustpilot /b,b, /bbased on 55,000+ reviews. Our culture puts customer satisfaction at the core of what we do, as proven by our Net Promoter Score of 75 (more about our culture bhere /b). /p h3Our journey: /h3 pFounded in 2017 by Alexandre and Steve, Qonto has grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries. We have been profitable since 2023, and we are just getting started. /p h3Our beliefs: /h3 pWe hire for skills and potential. With 80+ nationalities, 45% women, of which 56% of women in our leadership team, diversity isn't a program; It's who we are. We've built a discrimination-free hiring process because the best teams are built on merit. /p h3AI at Qonto: /h3 pAI is deeply embedded in how we work (bhere /b) - Every Qontoer gets unlimited access to the best AI tools. We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it. /p h3As a People Operations Manager, you will: /h3 pYou will be a key figure for our Barcelona office, acting as the on-site representative of the People team and the go‑to presence for Qontoers and managers locally. /p pAs a member of the People Operations team, you will be deeply involved in the day‑to‑day HR matters of our Qonto team members in Spain. /p ul liBeing the main point of contact for a specific scope, addressing daily queries from Qontoers, managers, and providers. /li liServing as the reference person for HR‑related topics, including Onboarding/Offboarding, Payroll, Legal, HR policies and processes, HRIS, and more. /li liActing as an advisor on local legal practices and Spanish labor regulations, notably supporting the HRBP team on the ground. /li /ul pPlease note that this opportunity is not available for full remote work. According to our remote policy, you can work remotely for up to 2 days a week, but we expect you to be on‑site in Barcelona for at least 3 days a week — your presence is central to your role as the People team's local anchor. /p h3Your responsibilities: /h3 ul liBarcelona Office Presence: Be the key on‑site representative for the People team in Barcelona,



ensuring Qontoers and managers have a trusted local point of contact for all HR matters. /li liDaily Operations: As the primary point of contact for Qonto employees and managers, your role is to ensure a seamless onboarding and offboarding process for employees. You will also address day‑to‑day HR queries, ensuring compliance with HR rules and standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate people data in various HR systems (Workday). /li liHR Policies and Processes: Within the People team, you will serve as the go‑to expert for human resources policies, procedures, and contracts. Your role will also involve participating in the creation of standardised HR practices for the Spanish office. /li liLegal Advisory: Advise on local legal practices and employment regulations in Spain, acting as a reference point for the HRBP team when navigating country‑specific HR matters. /li liHR projects: Your contribution to the People team will involve enhancing our working methods and HR policies to provide an exceptional employee experience. This may include implementing parenthood policies or supporting our HRIS improvement, and overseeing HR cycles, such as Progress reviews. /li liPayroll and data: While you won't have direct responsibility for payroll processing, you will be in charge of data compliance within your specific scope. This entails preparing payroll inputs for your designated population. /li liChampionship on any HR lifecycle topics of employees by partnering with an amazing team and being a referent on your perimeter /li liExperience in designing and implementing HR policies in a scale-up /li liHands‑on in the digitalization of HR/launching tools in a FinTech Company /li liAgility or how to adapt constantly to scale in HR whilst keeping a high‑quality level of HR standards /li /ul h3About Your Future Manager /h3 ul liYour manager will be Julia Lecointe, Head of People Operations.



/li liHer path? Julia brings a solid background of over a decade in risk management, internal control, and compliance. She joined Qonto in 2021 and successfully grew through the ranks in the Internal Control team before stepping into her current role leading People Operations and Payroll in June 2025. /li liWhat she can bring to the team? Julia has a deep understanding of our culture and business operations. Her extensive background in setting up rigorous compliance frameworks and managing operational risks means she is exceptionally skilled at building and optimizing complex processes. She brings a highly structured, reliable approach to scaling our people operations and ensuring a seamless payroll experience for the entire team. /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul liExperience: You have 8+ years of experience as a People Operations, HR specialist or a similar HR generalist role. /li liMastery: You have a good knowledge of HR legal topics. You are hands‑on, able to multitask and prioritize your daily workload but you are also accurate and really rigorous with everything you do. /li liAutonomy: You are comfortable operating with strong autonomy, making sound judgment calls on the ground and being the trusted local reference without needing constant oversight. /li liTeamwork: You are able to build strong relationships with the team based on confidentiality and trust. /li liCommunication: You have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. /li liLanguages: You speak both Spanish and English fluently. /li /ul pAt Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick! Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along. /p pAt Qonto we understand that true diversity isn’t just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick — who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we’ve been searching for all along. /p pBy applying, you agree that Qonto processes your personal data to assess your application. Your data is kept for up to 2 years in our candidate pool. Read our Privacy Notice for full details. /p pOn average, our hiring process lasts 20 working days. /p pMore information on our candidate journey here. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 People Operations Manager - Spanish Market (Barcelona)
🏢 Qonto
📍 Barcelona