Position Overview

In this role you will work at the intersection of business and human resources, driving people initiatives that support both business strategy and growth, with a particular focus on business transformation, talent management, learning and development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, change management, performance management, and labor relations.

This is a highly visible leadership position that combines strategic influence with operational excellence, ensuring qualified, engaged, and cost-effective workforce while fostering a performance culture built on candor, dialogue, and continuous development.

What you will do

- Partner with market leadership teams to drive talent management, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, business transformation and change management initiatives.
- Lead and develop the HR market organization ensuring an effective HR operating model, strong team cohesion, and seamless collaboration across the HR ecosystem.
- Provide HR support and expert guidance to managers and employees in general functions in partnership with People Partners, Global Strategic People Advisors, HR Domain teams, and Experience Hubs.
- Ensure HR administration and people processes are delivered in compliance with local legislation and with a high level of operational excellence.
- Ensure all entities and employees conduct business in line with applicable laws and regulations, as well as global and local policies and procedures, dormakaba's Code of Conduct, and compliance guidelines.
- Contribute to the global HR strategy by translating it into local HR activities and cascading global requirements into local market execution.
- Champion diversity, inclusion, employer branding, and employee engagement to strengthen dormakaba's position as an employer of choice.
- Collaborate constructively with employee representatives and unions;
manage labor-related litigation and disciplinary processes;




support adherence to local employment laws and ethical standards.
- Identify and elevate talent through strategic hiring, succession planning, leadership appointments, internal mobility, and early career development initiatives.
- Support business transformation through workforce planning, performance management, organizational design, and change management programs.
- Build trusted partnerships with business leaders and HR teams across the region through regular engagement and travel.

What we require

- 15+ years of experience in HR management positions within an international environment.
- Strong operational and strategic HR expertise, with the ability to translate business objectives into effective people strategies.
- Proven experience partnering with senior business leaders in complex, matrix organizations.
- Experience in talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and change management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation and drive business change through people initiatives.
- Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive experience operating in international environments, with a practical understanding of diverse cultural contexts, employment practices, and legal frameworks across multiple countries.
- Business fluency in English.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

What we offer

- Best opportunities in a globally operating company valuing diversity, inclusion, sustainability and mutual trust.
- Attractive remuneration package, including childcare, transport and restaurant ticket.
- Health insurance.
- Hybrid working model and flexible schedule.
- Employee referral program and regular team-building events.

Who we are

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📌 Regional People Partner Wsee & Mea (Madrid)
🏢 dormakaba España
📍 Madrid