We are pleased to announce an exciting leadership opportunity within our HR organization: Head of Human Resources, Iberia, based in Barcelona with regional responsibilities across Spain and Portugal.

This pivotal role will:

• Act as the authoritative HR representative for the Iberia Leadership Team, People Managers, and employees.
• Deploy and implement global HR strategy locally, ensuring compliance and alignment with Ipsen’s values.
• Lead organizational transformation, change management initiatives, and foster a culture of engagement and excellence.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to development, performance management, and retention.
• Drive Work Council management, negotiations, and ensure adherence to local labor laws and RGPD privacy standards.

Why this role matters:
Iberia is undergoing significant transformation, and this position is key to elevating HR’s impact on business performance and culture. The successful candidate will bring credibility, strategic vision, and a people-first approach to strengthen leadership engagement and operational excellence.

Key requirements:

• Relevant qualifications
• Proven HR leadership experience in complex, multinational environments
• Fluency in Spanish and English
• Strong expertise in labour relations, organisational development, and change management
• Ability to lead with integrity, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a dynamic setting

Location: Barcelona (with travel to Madrid and Portugal)

If you wish to express interest, please reach out to Caroline O’Reilly or I – or visit: Internal Posting 

Many thanks

Alessandra Benevolo

Head of HR Southern Cluster & MEAM