Job title: VP of people and culture
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Location: Barcelona or Madrid
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Salary: €Negotiable according to experience
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My client is a rapidly expanding restaurant group dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a collaborative, people-first culture. As the business grows, they are seeking a senior HR leader to drive both strategic initiatives and hands-on operational support across all locations.
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The VP of People & Culture will lead the human resources and people strategy, balancing executive-level planning with operational execution. This role includes shaping the company culture, developing talent strategies, and directly supporting restaurant teams through recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the executive team to define and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with business growth.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training programs for restaurant staff and management.
- Culture & Engagement: Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture across all locations.
- Operational Involvement: Regularly visit restaurants to understand team needs, provide HR support, and implement operational initiatives.
- HR Operations: Oversee HR policies, performance management, benefits, compensation, compliance, and employee relations.
- Leadership Development: Mentor and support leaders, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent for key roles.
- Metrics & Analytics: Track and analyze HR data to inform decisions and measure the impact of programs.
Qualifications:\n
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, or multi-unit operations.
- Proven ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on execution.
- Expertise in recruitment, talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic environment.
- Passion for building strong teams and shaping company culture.
Why Join:\n
- Lead the people strategy for a growing, multi-location restaurant group.
- Directly influence culture, talent development, and operational excellence.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment.
Job title: VP of people and culture\n
Location: Barcelona or Madrid
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Salary: €Negotiable according to experience
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ASAP start
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If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com
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