People Relations Manager

About the role

H&M Group is looking for a People Relations Manager in Barcelona to lead the People Relations agenda across the market. The role ensures compliance, supports business goals and creates an outstanding colleague experience, acting as a strategic partner to leaders with expertise in labour relations, employee relations, health and safety, policy implementation and organisational change.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Market People Relations strategy aligned with the H&M Group Colleague Strategy
• Coach and support leaders on strategic and operational people matters
• Manage labour law, industrial relations, union and works council relationships, including collective bargaining negotiations
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, policies and internal governance processes
• Lead and develop the local People Relations team
• Drive health, safety, wellbeing and work environment initiatives with stakeholders
• Support business transformation and strategic initiatives with People Relations expertise
• Analyse people data and market trends to identify risks, opportunities and solutions
• Work with Global People Relations teams to implement and adapt policies and frameworks locally

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in Labour Law, Industrial Relations or related fields
• Minimum 5 years' experience leading teams and in People Relations, Employee Relations, Labour Relations or HR
• Solid experience with works councils and trade unions, and resolving complex employee relations matters
• Experience in an international, matrix organisation and coaching and influencing leaders
• Proven ability to drive people strategies, organisational change and transformation
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Professional English; Spanish required, other languages an advantage

What we offer

• 25% staff discount across H&M Group brands
• H&M Incentive Program for long-term dedication
• Career growth opportunities locally and internationally
• Flexible remuneration plans, private health insurance and a birthday day off
• Benefits at Work shopping club and GoFluent language learning platform

Applications are submitted through the H&M Group career site, with an online assessment for leadership roles.