Sr. HR Manager, Spain

If you’re interested in this role, please apply in English and include an English version of your Resume/CV.

 

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology. As we continue to expand our international manufacturing and commercial footprint, we are looking for an experienced HR professional to support our growing team in Spain.

Based in Madrid, you will be the primary HR partner for our Spain organization, working closely with leaders and employees to create an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance with Spanish employment legislation and labor relations requirements.

This is a highly visible role that combines partnership with local leaders and functional HRBPs with hands-on delivery. You will help shape the culture of our growing site, build leadership capability, manage employee relations, and act as Moderna's trusted expert on Spanish employment practices.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary HR partner for the Spain organization, providing strategic and operational HR support to leaders and employees.  

• Manage the relationship with the Works Council, including preparation, consultation processes, meetings, documentation and follow-up actions.  

• Lead employee relations activities across Spain, including workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, performance management and other sensitive employee matters.  

• Advise managers on Spanish employment legislation, labor regulations, HR policies and best practices.  

• Coach leaders through organizational change, team effectiveness, talent decisions and complex people situations.  

• Partner with leaders to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement and retention as the Madrid site continues to grow.  

• Design, plan and facilitate onsite sessions focused on culture, collaboration, engagement and employee experience.  

• Lead the local Manager Development Series, equipping managers with practical leadership skills and confidence.  

• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence—including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning, Employee Relations and HR Operations—to ensure global programs are effectively implemented and adapted for Spain.  

• Support the continuous improvement of the employee experience journey across key moments including onboarding, development, internal mobility and offboarding.  

• Analyze employee feedback, engagement data and business insights to identify trends and recommend practical people solutions.  

• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with Spanish employment legislation while balancing business objectives and employee experience.  

• Support organizational design, workforce planning and change initiatives as the business evolves. 

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field 

• Full professional proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken required 

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive human resources experience 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken 

• Demonstrated experience in strategic HRBP support, including performance coaching and talent planning 

• Track record of successful cross-functional partnership and HR project delivery 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence without authority 

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and propose practical, scalable HR solutions 

• Effective project management and stakeholder engagement skills 

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity 

• Proficiency using HR systems and tools for managing data, tracking progress, and reporting 

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected]. 

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