At Claire Joster Executive , we are looking for a Head of HR Iberia to join a multinational company within the industrial sector, taking responsibility for the People agenda across Spain and Portugal . Based in Alicante , this is a key leadership position within the country management structure, working closely with the business and the international HR organization. Your Mission You will lead the People agenda across Iberia, acting as a true strategic business partner and ensuring that people and organizational decisions are aligned with business priorities and local market realities.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the HR strategy across Spain and Portugal , translating European and integral initiatives into effective local actions. Partner with senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, leadership, talent management and workforce planning . Lead the employee and labor relations agenda across Iberia, acting as the key HR contact for employee representative bodies. Manage labor negotiations and employment-related matters, anticipating risks and ensuring compliance with local labor legislation. Drive organizational development, change management, succession planning and leadership development initiatives. Collaborate closely with international HR teams, Centers of Expertise and People Operations to ensure the effective delivery of HR policies and processes. Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support data-driven decision-making . Lead,



support and develop the HR team within the Iberian organization. We are looking for a senior HR professional with: A university degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or a related field . At least 10 years of experience in HR Business Partner or senior generalist HR leadership positions . Strong experience within industrial and matrix organizations . Solid expertise in labor relations, collective negotiations and employee representation . Proven ability to partner with senior leadership teams and influence decision-making in complex environments. Experience in organizational transformation, leadership development and change management. Fluent Spanish and English . Additional European languages will be considered a plus. A strategic yet pragmatic mindset, with a collaborative approach, strong business orientation and the ability to remain hands-on when needed . What Does the Opportunity Offer? This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior HR leadership role with Iberian scope within an international organization, combining strategic responsibilities with strong exposure to the business and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on both people and organizational development .

Location:
Alicante, Spain If you have a strong HR leadership background within industrial environments and are motivated by the opportunity to lead the People agenda across Spain and Portugal , we would be delighted to hear from you.

📌 HR Director Iberia (España)
🏢 Claire Joster | People first
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