Softonic, established in 1997, operates the world's leading software distribution platform with a presence in 18 countries, serving 80 million users monthly. We embarked on a transformation journey last year to achieve our growth ambition for the future. Our recent acquisition is our first step to diversify our business, and we now have a team of 120 talented individuals primarily based in Spain and France. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment of performance, inclusivity, engagement, and personal growth. We are seeking a seasoned and visionary leader to join our executive team as the Vice President of People and Culture to support our business objectives.
About the position Join us to drive our ambition to make Softonic the employer of choice, where developing top talent to their fullest potential is a mission. As the VP of People and Culture, you'll play a key role in shaping a unified global team, especially now as we move forward with our recent acquisition. You'll be at the heart of our cultural transformation, creating an environment where everyone can succeed. This role also involves acting as a trusted coach and mentor to all levels of the organisation, bringing your global experience and passion for excellence.
Reporting directly to the CEO and leading a dedicated team of five, we're looking for someone bold, inspiring, and driven, who places people at the centre of every decision. If you have a strong background in leading culture change programs and are ready to make a big impact, we'd love to have you on our team. The role will be located in Barcelona.
REQUIREMENTS Key responsibilities Shape and lead the culture transformation program, ensuring that it aligns with our company strategy and ambitions, to create an inclusive, diverse and collaborative work environment, where living our values is a critical component. Define and develop innovative strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent who are passionate about being part of our mission and growth journey. Ensure we have highly qualified and inspiring leaders and managers, empowering them with training, mentoring, and coaching to lead their teams with confidence. Lead the development and implementation of people strategies that fuel the success of our evolving company. Design and develop our organizational structure to support our ambitious transformation and acquisition strategy, ensuring seamless integration and a unified culture. Act as a trusted advisor and coach to the CEO and executive team, offering insights and guidance that drive meaningful change. Develop and implement action plans to integrate the Spanish and French teams post-acquisition, ensuring a smooth transition and a unified company culture. Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability. Drive employee engagement and satisfaction through initiatives to the highest standards based on KPIs and other HR and business metrics. Define strategy for internal communication efforts. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of people, providing guidance and support in all aspects of HR management. Oversee all HR functions, including forecasting, staffing, onboarding, personal and professional development, performance management, compensation & benefits, career/succession planning. Continuously seek and implement innovative tools and processes that will take our company to new heights. Be an innovator of change, keeping abreast of changing technologies (specifically AI) to ensure we are data-driven and using the best technologies and processes. Minimum experience and qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. 12+ years' experience in human resources, executive influence, and organisational development within a fast-paced, creative environment. Previous experience in a multicultural environment, ideally in media/internet companies. Proven track record in organisational change and culture evolution. Professional and Personal Competencies required Strategic thinker who understands how to lead change within dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, mentor, and build high-performing teams, including developing people managers. Deep knowledge and practical experience in using and defining HR systems and processes at a global scale. Leverages HR metrics and business data to provide insights to the business and enable data-informed decision-making. Strong facilitation skills applicable across formal and informal (e.g., coaching, mentoring) approaches. Strong interpersonal and developed presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation. Demonstrated bias toward action, with a focus on making things happen. Data-focused with strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Fluent in English and high level in French and Spanish. Why Softonic? Workplace & benefits: Dining Room Gaming room & Terraces Fresh Fruits, Coffee, Snacks & Drinks Pizza & Beers Every Thursday Private Health Care Language Classes (English & Spanish) Internal Training Program Discounts At Gyms & Restaurants Flexible Work Schedule (home office and 2 days/week in the office) Day off at your birthday & other evenings off Softonic is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, color, gender, age, citizenship, origins, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, background, marital status or any other characteristic. If you need any specific accommodation/adaptation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please send us an email to ******** with your request and we'll contact you.
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