People & Compliance Director (HR)

Are you ready for the next step in your career and to enter an international organization where you will lead a strong team with cross boarder responsibilities? Yes? You should definitely read on!  

The role you’ll play: 

In this exciting role you will be overall responsible for all related to people compliance for the entire LanguageWire. You will be joining the People team in the newest technology (AI) industry. You and the team you are leading will be the steady hand supporting your colleagues with the employment records in connection with on-/offboarding, transfers, promotions, employee compensation across several countries plus maintaining internal policies and procedures to comply with local (labour) regulations. It is a central role in the organisation with many touchpoints especially with our senior leaders, including CFO and CEO. We promise you will be embraced with exciting challenges, and room to grow while being surrounded by cool people every day.  

The team you’ll be a part of: 

You will lead a team of skilled People & Compliance Managers, report directly to the VP of People, Sara, based in Copenhagen and be part of the leadership team for the People department.  

You will be joining and leading a very cool team who truly know how to work and support each other every step of their way. Your team members will be spread across Valencia, Spain, Hamburg, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark. The team is responsible for all employee’s data, payroll processes and employment law across of LanguageWire.    

If you want to make a difference, make it with us by… 

• Having a good overview and taking ownership of all activities in the People & Compliance team. This includes making sure the People & Compliance Managers get the support they need to develop and solve the required tasks.  
• Lead by example: Take ownership of independent projects when the team's capacity is limited or when tasks are particularly complex 
• Lead and drive collaboration with the Union Committee in Valencia, with the guidance and support of the People & Culture Director and the Office Lead.  
• Be the trusted advisor for senior leaders and help the organization make the right decisions by advising them on legal terms while keeping a business-focused mindset.  
• Making sure our policies are compliant and up to date with changing legal requirements.  
• Drive the increased digitalization of our team by making sure our processes are as efficient as possible and that we use our systems the best way.  
• Ensure we keep and maintain our high level of employee master data  

In one year, you’ll know you were successful if you… 

• You have an efficient team ready to scale and never compromise high quality 
• Your team is inspired and motivated by having you as a leader. We are all in this together! 
• You are recognized as a sparring partner – especially amongst senior leadership 

Desired experience and competencies  

What does it take to work for LanguageWire? 

What you’ll need to bring 

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in People & Compliance, with a strong preference for those with team leadership experience. 
• A relevant education within People & Compliance e.g., law, or HR Management  
• Solid understanding of Spanish employment law. 
• Experience working with Union Committees, particularly in Spain, with a strong understanding of effective strategies for navigating and collaborating with them.  
• Solid understanding and experience of working with HR GDPR   
• A structured approach with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks effectively.  
• A high level of proficiency in English and Spanish, enabling seamless communication in an international and multicultural setting.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders.  
• An eagerness to take ownership of tasks, showing initiative and responsibility in all aspects of your role.  
• A positive mindset, a can-do attitude, and the ability to remain adaptable in a fast-paced environment.  

This will make you stand out  

• Experience working in the People function in an international organization  
• Knowledge of employment law in France, Germany, Belgium US, UK or the Nordic countries.  
• You bring experience leading a team spread across different locations and/or remote employees. 
• You have experience in streamlining processes 
• You bring strong Excel skills  

Our perks 

• Enjoy flat hierarchies, responsibility and freedom, direct feedback, and room to stand up for your own ideas
• Internal development opportunities, ongoing support from your People Partner, and an inclusive and fun company culture
• International company with over 400 employees. Offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Stockholm, Varberg, London, Leuven, Lille, Paris, Munich, Hamburg, Kyiv, Gdansk, Atlanta, Finland and Valencia
• We have a hybrid work model called FlexiWire. We offer weekly flexibility, working three days in the office and two days from home. Together with your team, you can coordinate which days to collaborate in the office.  
• We take care of our people and initiate many social get-togethers from Friday Bars a to Summer or Christmas parties. We have fun!
• 200 great colleagues in the Valencia office belonging to different business departments
• Excellent location in cool and modern offices in the city center, with a great rooftop terrace and a view over the Town Hall Square
• Private health insurance
• Working in an international environment—more than 20 different nationalities
• A dog friendly atmosphere
• Big kitchen with access to organic fruits, nuts and biscuits and coffee.
• Social area and game room (foosball table, darts, and board games)
• Bike and car parking

About LanguageWire   

At LanguageWire, we want to wire the world together with language. Why? Because we want to help people & businesses simplify communication. We are fueled by the most advanced technology (AI) and our goal is to make customer's lives easier by simplifying their communication with any audience across the globe.   

Our values drive our behaviour  

We are curious. We are trustworthy. We are caring. We are ambitious.   

At LanguageWire, we are curious and intrigued by what we don’t understand. We believe relationships are based on honesty and responsibility, and being trustworthy reinforces an open, humble, and honest way of communicating. We are caring and respect each other personally and professionally. We encourage authentic collaboration, invite feedback and a positive social environment. Our desire to learn, build, and share knowledge is a natural part of our corporate culture.  

Working at LanguageWire — why we like it:    

“Our purpose and values are flowing through LanguageWire in many ways: in the collaboration between teams and colleagues, in the relation with our customers and our mindset in how we approach challenges. From an HR perspective, it´s great to see how curious, ambitious, trustworthy and caring all colleagues and leaders are, which makes LanguageWire an amazing place to work. All of that makes it easier to contribute to LanguageWire´s purpose to wire the world together with language.”  

(Julia, Senior People & Compliance Manager, Valencia)   

Yes, to diversity, equity & inclusion   

In LanguageWire, we believe diversity in gender, age, background, and culture is essential for our growth. Therefore, we are committed to creating a culture that incorporates diverse perspectives and expertise in our everyday work.  

LanguageWire’s recruitment process is designed to be transparent and fair for all candidates. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, and we ensure that candidates are provided with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills.  

Want to know more?   

We can’t wait to meet you! So, why wait 'til tomorrow? Apply today!   

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