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.
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.
A positive employee experience that drives engagement, wellbeing, retention and performance.
A high performing local People operation that supports CMAC's growth while remaining aligned with wider Group objectives.
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.
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 create legal, employee or reputational risk.
Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases, outcomes, trends and associated risks in accordance with data protection requirements.
Escalate significant employee relations, legal or reputational risks in line with Group governance requirements.
Track changes in employment legislation and collective agreements to keep the business compliant.
Payroll, Reward & HR Administration
Oversee payroll delivery for Spain, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing in line with statutory, contractual and business requirements.
Act as the local subject matter exp

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