People Director

Madrid, Spain Permanent View Job Description
Lead the People Function of a Growing Energy Company.Drive organizational development, culture, and HR governance at executive level.
  • Lead the People Function of a Growing Energy Company
  • Drive organizational development, culture, and HR governance at executive level

About Our Client

Our client is a growing company in the energy sector, operating in a dynamic environment and undergoing significant expansion. The organization is strengthening its People function to support evolving operational needs, talent development, and long‑term strategic growth.

Job Description

  • Define and implement the company's HR culture, policies (including EDI), and governance frameworks.
  • Conduct organizational and performance analyses to adapt structures to current and future needs, including post‑M&A integrations.
  • Oversee training programs across all organizational levels, fostering a culture of development and continuous learning.
  • Analyze HR data to address attrition, staffing, performance, and training challenges.
  • Establish KPIs and service standards to drive continuous improvement and enhance employee experience.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, collective agreements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead recruitment processes, manage remuneration policies and packages (salary, benefits, STIP, LTIP), and oversee payroll.
  • Manage HR budgeting, supervise onboarding, and prepare reports, presentations, and documentation on HR and organizational matters.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of progressive HR/People Management experience, including at least 4 years in the energy sector.
  • Proven track record integrating rapidly growing teams with diverse seniority levels and backgrounds.
  • Experience defining and implementing organizational models.
  • Strong MS Office skills, including advanced spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Ability to develop governance frameworks and standard operating procedures from scratch.
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, capable of driving change without direct authority.
  • Solid understanding of HSE and ESG cultures, processes, and governance.
  • English and Spanish proficiency is a must.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to shape HR foundations during a phase of growth and transformation.
  • Dynamic environment with exposure to strategic decision‑making.
  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities.
  • Role based in Madrid.
Contact
Adela Villaverde
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6923419

Job summary

Function
CHRO – Chief Human Resources Officer
Subsector
CHRO – Chief Human Resources Officer Subsector
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Madrid
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Adela Villaverde
Job reference
JN-012026-6923419

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