HR Director Spain and Portugal
Job ID: 14099
TÜV Rheinland Iberica S.A.
Permanent, Full Time
Immediately
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced HR Director to oversee our HR operations in Spain and Portugal, involving 7 legal entities with >1000 employees. The successful candidate will report into the Regional HR Director for Europe and lead a team of 5 HR professionals ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services across the cluster. This role requires strategic insight and operational excellence to drive continuous improvement and to align our HR initiatives with corporate and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- ■Lead and coordinate the local HR team, ensuring timely and high-quality HR services,
- ■Develop and implement local HR strategy, translating it into actionable targets, KPIs, and local measures, while tracking project progress, offering guidance and communication with stakeholders, and initiate necessary changes,
- ■Drive HR sustainability initiatives and integrate them into the HR strategy roadmap,
- ■Use KPIs and data to continuously improve HR processes and service delivery, ensuring efficiency and standardization, while managing improvement initiatives and assessing their impact,
- ■Oversee workforce planning, talent management, succession processes, employee dialogues, and regional salary reviews,
- ■Act as the primary contact and advisor for key stakeholders (local management, workers council, unions) on all strategic and operational HR matters to support regional and local goals,
- ■Foster collaboration across regions and business streams to share best practices and support continuous process improvement and harmonization,
- ■Develop and manage change management plans (e.g. as part of a post-merger integration), including interventions, budget, and communication with the management team.
Requirements
- ■10+ years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role,
- ■Fluent in English and Spanish (min. C1), Portuguese as a plus,
- ■Profound working experience in change and transformation processes, skilled in project management,
- ■Excellent analytical skills to interpret HR data and drive process improvements,
- ■Strong business orientation and the ability to align HR initiatives with business goals,
- ■Experience with intercultural teams, preferably within a multinational environment,
- ■Commitment to fostering change and driving continuous improvement within HR processes.
What we offer
- ■A challenging role in a global organization with 25,000+ colleagues,
- ■Dynamic, challenging, and rewarding work environment,
- ■Strong focus on personal growth with numerous training and career opportunities,
- ■Hybrid work models and flexible hours,
- ■Additional local benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic HR leader to make a significant impact within a global organization. If you are passionate about HR excellence and thrive in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team and steer our HR operations towards greater success!
We only accept applications submitted online through our application system. We cannot accept applications sent by email.
What else you should know
| Job ID | 14099 |
|---|---|
| Type of contract | Permanent |
| Type of employment | Full Time |
| Company | TÜV Rheinland Iberica S.A. |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
You can look forward to that:
Positive working atmosphere
Isn't it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Here's the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
Bonus programmes
We believe in rewarding performance by recognising success. Let's talk about the details of our bonus programmes in a personal meeting.
Remote working
Commuting is a time and mood killer, especially during rush hour. We offer remote work and welcome you to join our team regardless of your current location!
Flexible working hours
Balancing your private and professional life is not always easy: family matters, personal needs, transport or simply your own energy cycle - our flexible working hours support you in this!
Experienced and international teams
We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
Employee training and development
We live ‘Just right’ as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!
Service Functions/Cross Business Stream Functions
Behind every successful audit, certification, and inspection stands a strong team in our Service Functions. Whether HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, Controlling, Procurement, Facility Management, our Shared Service Centers, QHSE, Legal, Corporate Development, or Corporate Communication – they all contribute to ensuring that our operational units worldwide can achieve top performance.
We rely on innovative processes, digital solutions, and a strong corporate culture to support employees, create efficient structures, and enable sustainable growth. Our work is diverse, ranging from developing modern HR programs to optimizing global financial processes to ensuring the highest compliance and quality standards.
Shape the future of TÜV Rheinland with us!
In our Service Functions, you can contribute your expertise, optimize processes, and actively participate in shaping the company's future. We offer you an international, dynamic environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
Become part of our strong network and help shape the world of tomorrow with us!
This might also interest you
Your application process
1. Online application
You can only apply online via our careers page. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes.
©TÜV Rheinland 2025