Since 2015, papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts, making subscription, management, and switching simple through one smart, intuitive platform.We have supported more than 2 million customers across France, Spain, and Italy. Along the way, we have continued to invest in new verticals, establishing papernest as a high-performing, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a fast-growing market.With over 900 employees, we are strengthening our position as a European market leader.In this role you will:Leadership & HR strategy- Define and drive the HR strategy and policy for Spain, in line with the Group HR strategy and in close coordination with the HR team based in Paris- Lead, coach and develop the Spain HR team (7 people based in Barcelona)- Be THE go-to HR Business Partner across your entire scope: disciplinary matters, onboarding, offboarding, reorganizations, employee relations and litigation- Lead the Spanish rollout of the Manager DNA programme (Posture + Practice, the 4 pillars: Model / Do-er / Coach / Driver) and the redesign of the performance review grid (50% OKR / 50% Work Formula & skills)- Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, supporting business growth and organizational developmentHR transformation & innovation- Be the Spain lead on the HR AI-Transformation project: mapping the employee journey, deploying Claude as a strategic HR ally and Cowork to automate low-value operational tasks- Drive the evolution of the HR function from reactive to proactive, leveraging data, technology and new AI tools- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and improve HR processes and employee experienceHR administration, payroll & compliance- Ensure full legal compliance across payroll, personnel administration and Spanish labor law- Oversee Spanish payroll production and manage the relationship with our external payroll provider- Ensure the HRIS (Workday)



is properly administered and continuously improved- Ensure HR policies and processes are consistently implemented across the Spanish organizationEmployee relations- Lead employee relations in Spain and act as the main point of contact for employee representatives- Prepare and manage employee representative meetings and ensure constructive social dialogueHR development- Build and steer the Spain training and development plan- Partner with the Talent Acquisition teams to set recruitment up for success and ensure a strong onboarding experience- Oversee office management activities for the Barcelona office- Work closely with the France HR team to ensure alignment and share best practices across countriesWhat we're looking for:- Around 10 years of experience in generalist HR roles, with significant experience managing HR teams, ideally within a fast-growing organization (start-up, scale-up…)- Proven experience leading an HR function and managing a sizeable team, with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels- Natural leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and strong people management capabilities- A sharp analytical mindset: you're as comfortable shaping HR strategy as you are rolling up your sleeves to solve operational challenges- Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law, payroll and employee relations- Genuine curiosity for AI and new HR tools — you're not afraid to rethink processes and experiment with tools such as Claude or Cowork- Strong autonomy, adaptability and a hands-on mindset- Fluent English,



with regular exchanges with the France HR team based in Paris- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior stakeholdersWhat We Offer You:Compensation: a stock options plan (BSPCE) in accordance with company regulations, as well as a Pluxee card to manage your tax brackets through a adaptable compensation system covering various services (transport, catering, and childcare).Benefits: as a provider of home insurance and green electricity and gas, we offer attractive deals to our employees. After all, there's no reason why only our clients should enjoy simplified solutions!Health: medical insurance via Alan or Sanitas to manage your healthcare expenses in an ultra-simple, paperless way, with up to 50% covered by papernest (after 6 months with the company).Meals & Partnerships: a healthy breakfast is provided every Friday, along with partnerships with various services in Barcelona (restaurants, sports, leisure, and wellness centers).Training: our employees' development is essential. You will have access to continuous training tailored to your goals, whether in technical, language, or managerial skills.Career Development: numerous opportunities are available to grow, whether by deepening your expertise or exploring new paths. We support you in your professional ambitions.Remote Work: enjoy 2 days of remote work per week to optimize your focus and efficiency.Regardless of your age, gender, background, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, there’s a place for you with us. Our selection processes are designed to be inclusive, and our work environment is adapted to everyone’s needs.We particularly encourage applications from women. Even if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria outlined in this job posting, please know that every application is valuable. We strongly believe that diverse and varied backgrounds enrich our team, and we will carefully consider your application. Parity and diversity are essential assets to our success.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Hr Spain - Temporary Contract Until December (Barcelona)
🏢 papernest
📍 Barcelona