As CMAC Group continues to grow internationally, we are creating a new People Operations Manager role to lead the delivery of People services in Spain. Based in Barcelona and reporting to the Director of People, this role is the senior People representative for our Barcelona office and airport-based workforce, working closely with the wider international People Team.

This is a hands-on operational role responsible for delivering high-quality People services across the full employee lifecycle. You will work closely with business leaders, Group People colleagues and external partners to ensure People strategies, policies and processes are effectively implemented in Spain, balancing local requirements with a consistent Group approach.

As the subject matter expert for Spanish employment law, collective bargaining agreements and payroll, you will provide practical, commercially focused advice and guidance while ensuring compliance with local legislation and Group governance standards.

Partnering with the local leadership team, you will support operational performance through effective workforce planning, employee relations, engagement, compliance and payroll oversight. You will lead local People delivery while collaborating with colleagues across the Group to ensure best practice, drive consistency and support wider People initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced People professional who enjoys being close to the business, thrives in a fast paced environment and wants to play a key role in building a modern, high-performing People function that combines strong local expertise with a connected international approach.

What Success Looks Like

- Timely,



practical and commercially focused People support delivered to managers and employees across CMAC Spain.
- Group People policies, processes and initiatives successfully embedded, creating consistency while meeting local business needs.
- Full compliance with Spanish employment legislation, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Group standards, with risks identified and managed proactively.
- Employee relations matters resolved fairly, consistently and in line with legal and business requirements.
- Accurate payroll and People administration delivered on time, every time.
- Trusted partnership with leaders, providing pragmatic advice that supports business performance and informed decision making.
- Strong collaboration with colleagues across the Group People function, ensuring alignment, consistency and the sharing of best practice.
- Confident and capable managers equipped to manage people matters effectively and in line with company expectations.
- A positive employee experience that drives engagement, wellbeing, retention and performance.
- Clear insight into People metrics, trends and risks, enabling effective planning, oversight and decision making.
- A high performing local People operation that supports CMAC's growth while remaining aligned with wider Group objectives.

Core Responsibilities

HR Operations & People Leadership

- Act as the senior People lead in Spain,



providing hands-on support, guidance and leadership across the employee lifecycle.
- Deliver Group People strategies, priorities, policies and processes locally, ensuring they are effectively embedded while remaining compliant with Spanish employment legislation and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Partner with local leaders to implement Group People initiatives, driving operational performance while maintaining alignment with Group standards, governance and ways of working.
- Lead the delivery of day-to-day People services for CMAC Spain, ensuring a responsive, high quality and consistent experience for managers and employees.
- Build manager capability through coaching, guidance and support, enabling effective and compliant people management.
- Maintain accurate employee records, documentation and people data, ensuring integrity across Group systems and reporting.
- Work collaboratively with Group People, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and external partners to deliver an integrated People service and achieve shared business objectives.

Employee Relations, Employment Law & Collective Bargaining

- Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, performance and conduct issues, leading investigations and formal processes.
- Advise managers on Spanish employment legislation, Collective Bargaining Agreements, consultation requirements and best practice.
- Lead employment processes in line with Spanish legal requirements, seeking specialist legal advice where appropriate.
- Provide objective, commercially focused advice and constructive challenge where decisions may creat

📌 People Operations Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 CMAC Group
📍 Barcelona