🚀 We’re Hiring: HR Director – Spain

At Diaverum, we are looking for a business-oriented and hands-on HR Director to lead our HR function in Madrid (Spain). This role is critical in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.

ABOUT US 🏥

Everyone deserves a fulfilling life. That’s why we’re dedicated to enhancing the lives of renal patients.

As a global leader and the largest independent renal service provider in Europe, we have 13,000 healthcare professionals caring for around 41,000 patients across 450 clinics in 24 countries globally. We provide renal care personalized to patients’ needs and choices, offering a portfolio of treatments ranging from preventive care, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home care, to the coordination of patients’ comorbidities and holiday dialysis.

Our vision is to transform renal care, delivering and broadening access to the highest quality of kidney care for patients around the world. At the heart of what we do is our standardized care delivery model, continuously evolving digital & AI infrastructure and people caring for patients with competence, passion and inspiration.​

Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, Diaverum is part of the M42 group of companies, a first-of-its-kind integrated health powerhouse committed to the sustainable future of health.

Get to know us: https://www.diaverum.com/en/home/

Discover our True Care culture: https://www.diaverum.com/en/about-us/our-culture/

Discover M42: https://m42.ae/who-we-are/about-m42/

DIAVERUM SPAIN

Over the past few years, our successful participation in various public tender processes has positioned us as the leading independent renal services provider in the country and a trusted partner for Spanish health authorities, paving the way for continued growth. We currently operate 49 clinics, with a target of reaching 55 by 2026, and employ 1,200 professionals.

https://www.diaverum.es/es/diaverum-espana/diaverum-espana/

⚡ABOUT THE ROLE

As a key member of the Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the HR strategy, talent development, employee relations, and compliance with local labour laws ✅, ensuring alignment with global HR standards 🌍 and company goals.

Reporting to the Country Manager Spain, this is a hybrid role based in Madrid (headquarters near Chamartín Station) and requires between 20% and 40% local travel.

💡Strategy & Organization

• Set up/develop a business-oriented HR strategy including measurable activities and support development of the organizational structure together with the CM
• Drive the strategic direction of the country together with the management team and act as an ambassador and change agent to make sure that the Diaverum culture and values is a living reality and a competitive advantage
• Represent HR in the Management Team of the Country.
• Represent ES in the global HR team and actively participate in continuous improvement projects in HR.

👥 Operational HR

• Be a visible, present and hands-on contact person for senior managers, employees and line managers.
• Be a subject matter expert in labour law
• Provide a HR tool-box to enable clinic managers to be “people managers” and ensure that tools are used and standards followed.
• Support line managers in daily HR activities such as recruitment, candidate selection, employment matters,  exits, compensation and development.
• Supply and coordinate HR Services in coordination with clinic managers related to payroll, labour law, contractual matters and the administration of employees.
• Ensure and administrate local and global HR processes: Recruitment, contract of employment, pre-employment checks, new employee orientation, satisfaction surveys and appraisals.
• M&A - Attend due-diligences and ensure that acquisition targets, tender proposals and new contracts are properly assessed from an HR perspective. Support acquisition process and lead HR operational transition.

📊HR Controlling & Reporting

• Long-term and short-term personnel planning. Initiate necessary steps to ensure personnel is attracted, recruited and retained. Timely install necessary activities to overcome any shortage of caregivers.
• Take part in budget planning processes as responsible of labour cost figures.
• Drive labour efficiency initiatives together with Operations and Finance.
• HR Controlling / reporting: Lead the workforce by measuring, reading and reporting HR related data.

🛠HR Processes & Tools

• Create, implement and monitor policies and procedures in accordance with the corporate policies.
• Provide the necessary HR tools as per business requirements.
• Ensure all managers and employees are well informed about all HR procedures. Among others create employee manuals and new employee information packages where all relevant information is contained

🚀People & Organizational Development

• Organizational Design – Design and formalize a business-oriented organizational structure together with the management team.
• Identify and organize training and development activities.
• Define and oversee the local Employee Orientation Program, so that new staff is integrated into the Diaverum structures, culture and values.
• Drive Succession Planning Process for Management and key specialists
• Implement global annual appraisal process which ensures that targets are set, performance is evaluated and the necessary training and development activities are identified.
• Actively participate in restructuring activities and identifying optimal organizational solutions that support the overall business needs and strategy.

💰Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure that a solid payroll process is in place.
• Define and strictly apply an annual compensation review process, based on market benchmark data, performance results and applying the grandfathering approval principle.
• Implement appropriate compensation solutions that support a performance driven culture and contribute to the productivity of the business.
• Ensure a professional administration of benefits.

ABOUT YOU

You have 8-10 years of experience in HR across multiple disciplines and a proven track record in leading change within multilevel organizations. Your strong business acumen allows you to align HR strategies with company goals, and you have an in-depth understanding of Spanish labour law and and payroll processes.  ⚖. You have worked in an international environment 🌍, and if you have experience in the healthcare industry, that’s a big plus. You hold a university degree in HR, Finance, or a related field, and you are fluent in English. You are comfortable using MS Office and other HR tools to support business operations.

You are a customer-focused HR leader with strong relationship-building skills 🤝. You take a hands-on approach, ensuring HR strategies are not only well-designed but also effectively executed. Your communication, listening, and coaching skills allow you to support both employees and managers, creating a positive and productive work environment. As a change agent, you have the ability to lead HR transformations and integration processes, making a real impact on the business. You have a continuous improvement mindset, always striving to optimize processes and enhance the employee experience.

If you have experience in an international company 🌍 and a background in the healthcare industry, that would be a plus!

If you’re ready to take on a strategic and operational HR leadership role ⚡ in a fast-paced, global environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for more details.

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At Diaverum, we value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment for everyone, welcoming applicants regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.