Director of People Operations - Healthtech

We are Merlin Digital Partner, a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Factorial, among others.

Focused on humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes, our goal is to transform companies by bringing in top talent. We stand out for deeply understanding each partner’s reality, not only their needs but also their essence.

Our partner is a fast-growing healthtech company founded in Barcelona and headquartered there, it has expanded to 10 countries with over 110 locations. Its blend of medical expertise and digitalization has earned recognition from Forbes as one of the fastest-growing healthtech companies.

The Mission: 

We are seeking a dynamic leader to anchor our HR infrastructure. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex regional compliance and a seamless employee experience, ensuring our operational backbone scales alongside our ambition.

The Role:

• Operational Leadership: Steer the People Ops function, encompassing HRIS management, administrative workflows, and global payroll strategy.

• Systems & Compliance Architecture: Design and refine HR policies that harmonize legal rigor with a high-performance company culture.

• Lifecycle Orchestration: Own the end-to-end employee journey, from high-impact onboarding and internal mobility to professional offboarding.

• Regulatory Stewardship: Serve as the guardian of labor law compliance, managing audits and translating technical findings into streamlined operational improvements.

• Data-Driven Insights: Maintain absolute data integrity within our HR ecosystems and deliver strategic reports on labor costs, budgets, and financial forecasting.

• Employee Relations & Advocacy: Act as the senior point of escalation for payroll queries and lead conflict resolution with a balanced, policy-driven approach.

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience managing HR operations across diverse international locations.

• A proven mentor who balances strategic vision with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" operational mindset.

• Expert-level command of Spanish employment regulations and payroll nuances.

• Articulate and persuasive, with the ability to operate independently in high-pressure scenarios.

• A genuine drive to automate and optimize HR processes to enhance the internal "customer" experience.

• Native/Bilingual Spanish speaker and professional English level.

• Availability to attend the office five days a week (with full flexibility).

What we offer:

• Performance Incentives: A competitive bonus structure directly tied to business growth and key milestones.

• Tech-Forward Environment: Access to premium workspaces equipped with the latest hardware and collaborative tools.

• Corporate Benefits: Exclusive access to internal product discounts and a specialized corporate perks package.

• Leadership Pipeline: Dedicated budget for executive coaching and advanced professional certifications.

• Fast-Track Growth: A seat in a rapidly evolving organization where high impact leads to swift career advancement.

Are you ready for the challenge? Apply now!