HR Director

Location
Barcelona
Salary
EUR 120,000 - 130,000
Contact
Ioanna Vlassi
Job Ref
1673260
  • Excellent top management open to culture change
  • Fantastic office locations including London. Baltics, Poland, Cyprus and more
  • Strong package averaging 110,0000 - 130,000 eur gross per year
Our client is a fast-growing, international fintech company specializing in digital payments and innovative financial technology solutions. The company is FCA licensed in London and holds multiple regulatory licenses across the European Union. With a strong presence in key European markets and ambitious global expansion plans, they are known for their modern technology, client-focused approach, and dynamic, people-oriented culture.
 
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director to lead the global People function. This is a senior leadership position that reports directly to the Board. You will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing the HR strategy to support the company's rapid international growth and ambitious business objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive global HR strategy aligned with the company's business goals
  • Lead and develop HR teams across multiple international locations
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle: talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, development, and retention
  • Drive initiatives to strengthen company culture, employee engagement, and employer branding
  • Design and manage competitive compensation, benefits, and reward programs
  • Ensure full compliance with employment laws across different jurisdictions
  • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board and senior leadership on all people-related matters
  • Lead organizational development, change management, and leadership development programs
  • Build scalable HR processes, policies, and systems to support continued growth
Requirements
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-4 years in a senior HR leadership role (HR Director or Head of HR)
  • Previous experience in a fintech or payments environment (highly preferred)
  • Proven track record managing global HR teams and operations across multiple countries
  • Strong knowledge of international employment law and best practices
  • Experience building and scaling HR functions in fast-growing organizations
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in English is a must (both written and spoken)
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution style
  • Additional European languages are a strong advantage
What Our Client Offers
  • Competitive base salary in the range of €110,000 - €130,000 per year
  • Attractive performance-based bonus
  • Hybrid working model (Barcelona headquarters)
  • Private medical insurance and additional benefits
  • Opportunity to play a key strategic role in a high-growth, regulated fintech company
  • Dynamic, international, and collaborative work environment
 
If you are a senior HR leader with fintech experience and a proven ability to operate at Board level while managing global HR operations, our client would be very interested to hear from you.
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Ioanna Vlassi
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