HR Project and Talent Development Specialist

What you'll do

• Collaborate closely with the HR Director to research, propose, and execute diverse, cross-functional people projects (e.g., market-entry proposals, organizational design, and change management)
• Design and implement a scalable, world-class onboarding experience that goes beyond administrative basics to provide deep product, industry, and cultural immersion
• Partner with the HR Director on Talent Mapping initiatives to identify high-potential (HiPo) employees and establish robust succession plans
• Architect and drive global upskilling efforts, designing structured, department-specific learning pathways under a cohesive 70:20:10 learning framework
• Develop and facilitate a 'Mid-Level Leadership' program, empowering first-time and seasoned managers to transition from technical experts to influential, lead-by-example people leaders
• Act as a trusted coach for managers, offering guidance on performance management, team dynamics, and constructive feedback loops
• Act as a core cultural steward of the high-energy Smadex DNA, designing digital-first engagement strategies and physical team-building initiatives to keep the distributed workforce connected
• Conduct regular learning needs analyses across different teams to identify skills gaps and introduce high-impact workshops
• Maximize the utilization of platforms like LinkedIn Learning and maintain the internal knowledge base on Notion to foster a continuous learning mindset
• Maintain a high degree of agility, curiosity, AI adoption and willingness to tackle emerging operational or strategic HR projects as they arise

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in HRBP or Talent Development roles within a fast-paced tech startup or ad-tech environment
• Proven track record of designing and delivering training programs from scratch, specifically for managers and onboarding
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English; comfort facilitating workshops for highly diverse, multicultural audiences
• A data-driven mindset with a solid command of Excel and the ability to translate people's data into a compelling business case
• A growth mindset with a genuine interest in how generative AI and automation tools are reshaping the future of HR and work
• A proactive, 'Always Day 1' mindset; excited about building something from the ground up and challenging the status quo
• Eligibility for a full-time contract in Barcelona (no visa sponsorship provided)

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