We are Merlin Digital Partner, a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Factorial, among others.
Focused on humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes, our goal is to transform companies by bringing in top talent. We stand out for deeply understanding each partner’s reality, not only their needs but also their essence.
Our partner is a fast-growing healthtech company founded in Barcelona and headquartered there, it has expanded to 10 countries.

The Mission:
We are seeking an international People Operations Manager. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex regional compliance and a seamless employee experience, ensuring our operational backbone scales alongside our ambition.

The Role:
- Operational Management: Steer the People Ops function, encompassing HRIS management, administrative workflows, and general payroll strategy.
- Systems & Compliance Architecture:



Design and refine HR policies that harmonize legal rigor with a high-performance company culture.
- Lifecycle Orchestration: Own the end-to-end employee journey, from high-impact onboarding and internal mobility to professional offboarding.
- Regulatory Stewardship: Serve as the guardian of labor law compliance, managing audits and translating technical findings into streamlined operational improvements.
- Data-Driven Insights: Maintain absolute data integrity within our HR ecosystems and deliver strategic reports on labor costs, budgets, and financial forecasting.
- Employee Relations & Advocacy: Act as the senior point of escalation for payroll queries and lead conflict resolution with a balanced, policy-driven approach.

What we are looking for:
- Substantial experience managing HR operations across diverse international locations.
- A proven mentor who balances strategic vision with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" operational mindset.
- Expert-level c

📌 International People Ops Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Merlin Digital Partner
📍 Barcelona