Country HR Manager (F/M)

The Datawords Group supports major brands in the deployment of their international digital strategy. A true pioneer in this field, Datawords has developed unique know-how across the entire value chain of digital communication (multicultural technologies, creation, video, consulting, strategy, webmarketing, AI, data analytics, etc.).

We are looking for innovative talent to best meet the growing challenges and technological developments of the sector. Our customers include giants in luxury, cosmetics, industry and e-commerce.

Being a part of the Datawords team means:

• Working on complex and innovative projects for demanding customers;
• Learning about cutting-edge technologies and understanding the challenges of digital at the international level;
• Evolving among multicultural teams with diverse expertise;
• Being in daily contact with employees around the world.

Datawords in a few numbers:

• 1000 employees of 50 different nationalities
• Offices in 3 continents and 17 countries
• 15 major hubs located in Paris, London, Barcelona, Geneva, Milan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Cebu, Tokyo, New York, Miami, Montreal and Mexico City.

About the job

To keep pace with growth, Datawords is looking for an:

Country HR Manager (F/M)

For Datawords Office in Barcelona (90 people), reporting the local General Manager and to Global HR Director based in Paris, you will lead the HR function of the Spain office based in Barcelona.

Your main responsibilities would include:

• Support managers in their role throughout the managerial cycle (recruitment, review process, compensation, talent management, conflicts and departures) in compliance with the local regulation and the group policies ;
• Understand the business challenges and pro-actively act as a change agent to support organizational changes, in line with our culture ;
• Support employees during their company lifecycle (recruitment, on-boarding, training, internal mobility, off-boarding, etc.) ;
• Contribute to a good social climate by preparing and leading works council meetings, providing efficient and interactive internal communications and town hall discussions ;
• Ensure a fun and comfortable workplace for employees and develop adapted HR policies, processes and tools ;
• Foster the group culture and roll out global projects locally (talent management, HRIS, etc.) ;
• Steer the HR campaigns of the annual cycle (performance management, talent management, succession plans, compensation reviews) and contribute to the international HR community by participating in global projects ;
• Manage payroll execution in partnership with an external vendor ;
• Manage one HR Assistant/Office Manager.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human resource management ; 
• Minimum of 6 years of solid experience as an HR Generalist, HR Manager or HR Business Partner, with a minimum of 3 years supervisory/managerial role ;
• Experience working in a dynamic, multinational and multicultural company ;
• Must be familiar with Spanish labor laws and regulations ;
• Ability to work with senior leaders and top management to assess complex issues and provide HR guidance and advice ;
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, analyze situations, and make strong and strategic decisions ;
• Can work independently and with minimal supervision ;
• Excellent written and verbal communication ;
• Fluent in English.

Conditions:

• Job-based in Barcelona, Spain
• Contract type: permanent
• Vacancy starting ASAP
• Full-time, 40 h weekly

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age.