Head Of HR - International

HR Leader For International Business

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We're looking for an HR leader to shape and scale the people strategy for our international business as we continue our global growth. Based in Barcelona, this role will serve as the senior HR leader for our international organization outside of the U.S., partnering closely with regional leaders and the global People team to build a high-performing organization, design the talent and organizational strategy for the region, and develop the International People function to support our next phase of growth.

This role will play a crucial role in how our international organization grows over the coming years, helping leaders build strong teams, navigate complex employee matters, and create an inclusive, high-performance culture. This role will also help leaders and teams navigate the evolving future of work, including the adoption of AI-enabled tools, workflows, and organizational practices that drive innovation, productivity, and employee effectiveness.

This is a hybrid position that has the minimum expectation to work out of our Barcelona Office in the Poblenou neighborhood two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays). For this reason, candidates must be based in Barcelona or willing to relocate.

Scope & Impact

• Lead the people strategy for our international business outside of the U.S., ensuring it supports continued growth and aligns with global HR priorities.
• Build and scale the International People function, including evolving the HR organizational structure and developing the regional HRBP team.
• Partner with senior leaders to design the organizational structure, workforce plan, and talent strategy needed to support significant business expansion.
• Serve as the senior HR advisor on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience across the region.
• Partner with leaders to thoughtfully integrate AI-enabled technologies and evolving ways of working into organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior HR partner to leaders across international regions outside of the U.S., advising on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
• Translate business priorities into scalable people strategies that support organizational growth.
• Lead, grow, and leverage the HRBP team to deliver strategic partnership and consistent, high-quality HR support across regions.
• Coach leaders on performance management, leadership development, and building high-performing teams.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract top European talent and strengthen employer branding and hiring practices.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture across European and U.S. teams using employee feedback and engagement insights.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and HR compliance, ensuring alignment with EU labor laws, GDPR, and local regulations.
• Collaborate closely with the U.S. People team to deliver consistent, scalable people programs that support international growth and global initiatives.
• Lead and support organizational transformation initiatives tied to international expansion, workforce evolution, and business growth.
• Partner with business leaders to assess the organizational and talent implications of AI adoption, including workforce capability, change readiness, leadership effectiveness, and evolving skill needs.
• Champion modern, data-informed, and technology-enabled HR practices that improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build AI fluency and leverage emerging technologies to strengthen People team effectiveness, improve scalability and decision-making, and modernize HR practices.
• Experience supporting leaders in high-growth or scaling organizations, or transforming organizations, ideally in the tech industry.
• Strong knowledge of Spain and UK labor laws and employee relations practices.
• Experience building or scaling HR teams and organizational structures.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and translate business strategy into people initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across cultures and geographies.
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Rover is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and inventive environment with the best employees. We're driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.