SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global. 

Are you ready to shape people strategies that truly drive business impact?
Do you enjoy partnering with leaders in a fast-paced, international environment?
Passionate about culture, inclusion, and enabling high-performing teams?

At SoftwareOne, global leader in software and cloud solutions, we are powered by our people. We’re looking for a People & Culture Business Partner for the Iberia Region (Spain & Portugal), to join our People & Culture team and help drive engagement, organisational effectiveness, and sustainable growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business goals and develop P&C strategies that align with those objectives.
• Provide strategic insights on workforce planning, talent retention, and engagement to ensure the organization’s structure supports its growth trajectory.
• Collaborate with the Regional P&C Leader to translate regional goals into operational plans for P&C Business Partners.
• Partner with the Regional P&C Leader to drive organizational design initiatives that support business growth and efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance to P&C Business Partners on best practices for managing organizational change and team dynamics.
• Partner with P&C Business Partners to leverage regional P&C data, analyse feedback, identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve engagement and retention.
• Guide P&C Business Partners in using metrics to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness.
• Develop recognition programs aligned to foster a culture of appreciation and connection across business units.
• Serve as a point of contact for complex employee relations issues, guiding leaders in handling conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and other sensitive matters.
• Ensure consistent application of P&C policies, tools, and frameworks across business units.
• Lead change management efforts within the region, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational transformations.

Partnering with CoE in P&C

• Partner with CoE leads to provide feedback on regional or business unit needs to inform and influence the global programmes.
• Oversee the implementation of CoE initiatives within the region, supporting P&C Business Partners in designing tailored CoE strategies to meet the unique needs of their respective business units.

• 10 years of experience in BP roles, with at least 3 years in a stand-alone role. (minimum 5 as a country or regional HR BP ).

• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven ability to develop and inspire a team.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operational plans and drive results.

• Solid expertise in employee engagement, talent management, and change management.

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws, P&C best practices, and regional compliance standards.

• Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analysis tools, and reporting frameworks.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a track record of influencing stakeholders at all levels, including presentation skills

• Business acumen, understanding of financial drivers within a business environment, including but not limited to P&L and budget management at a regional and country level as applicable.

• Experience of working in a Matrix environment.

• Good understanding of all Microsoft Office applications (or similar) including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Knowledge of the Portuguese labour framework and employment legislation is desirable .

• Language proficiency:

  • Native Spanish with fluent English communication skills.

  • Portuguese is a strong plus.

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [email protected].   

Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.  

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.