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 general 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.

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