Since 2015, papernest has been transforming the way people manage their contracts, making subscription, management, and switching simple through one smart, intuitive platform.
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.
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)
HR 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 experience
HR 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 HR policies and processes are consistently implemented across the Spanish organization
Prepare and manage employee representative meetings and ensure constructive social dialogue
HR 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 countries
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
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 stakeholders
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).
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).
Training: our employees' development is essential. You will have access to continuous training tailored to your goals, whether in technical, language, or managerial skills.
Remote Work: enjoy 2 days of remote work per week to optimize your focus and efficiency.
We particularly encourage applications from women.

📌 Head of HR Spain - Temporary contract until december (Barcelona)
🏢 papernest
📍 Barcelona