HR Country Manager

At Nexans, our people are at the heart of our industrial and commercial success.
To support our continued development in Spain, we are recruiting an
HR Country Manager
to work in close partnership with the Country Manager and local leadership teams. This role plays a central part in shaping a strong, compliant, and engaging people strategy adapted to the Spanish social and labor environment. This role is based on-site in Zaragoza, Spain
.

As HR Country Manager, you will be the
reference point for all HR matters in Spain
, ensuring alignment with Nexans Group strategy while fully integrating local labor law, social dialogue, and industrial realities.
You will advise leaders on people decisions, lead the national HR community, and ensure that transformation initiatives are implemented smoothly, responsibly, and in line with local employment regulations.

Act as a strategic HR partner to the Country Manager and leadership team

Lead labor relations and social dialogue, including negotiations and agreements with employee representatives

Drive organization design, workforce planning, and change management in line with business needs

Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, and compensation frameworks compliant with Spanish legislation

Develop leadership, succession, and learning initiatives adapted to local skills and industrial needs

Promote a safe, ethical, and engaging work environment, including health & safety culture and employee engagement surveys

University degree in Human Resources, Law, Business, or a related field

Fluent Spanish and English (spoken and written)

Strong experience in labor relations, collective bargaining, and Spanish employment law

Proven background in HR leadership within an industrial or multinational environment

Solid business understanding with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Collaborative leadership style with strong communication and negotiation skills

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.