A growing international pharmaceutical company, based in Barcelona, is seeking a Business Operations & HR Manager.

Working directly with the CEO, he/she will play a key role in transforming strategy into execution, building scalable processes, and helping shape a high-performing and entrepreneurial organization. The role combines project management and business operations with human resources responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

As Project Management & Business Operations Manager, lead and coordinate cross-functional strategic and operational projects.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and dashboards. Track progress, identify risks, and ensure timely execution.
Coordinate stakeholders across Regulatory, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Commercial. Prepare presentations, reports, and decision-making materials for senior management.
Drive implementation of operational excellence tools and management processes. Follow up on action items and ensure accountability across teams.
As Human Resources Manager, coordinate recruitment processes with hiring managers and external recruiters.
Maintain HR policies, employee records, and documentation.
Manage onboarding and offboarding activities. Support performance management and compensation processes. Coordinate bonus administration and HR reporting.
Ensure compliance with Spanish labor regulations.
Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day employee matters.

Requirements:

This position is for someone who combines strong organizational skills with a hands-on attitude, enjoys solving problems, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of the culture.
The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results. Strong analytical skills. High attention to detail and follow-through. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management, HR, operations, or a similar cross-functional role.
Strong organizational and project management skills. Solid understanding of HR practices and Spanish labor regulations.
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Hands-on experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools. Ability to build and maintain project plans, Gantt charts, dashboards, and status reports. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

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