talent acquisition manager in biomedical research

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, the largest hospital in Barcelona and within the Catalan Institute of Health.

• Coordinate and supervise the Talent Acquisition team of three professionals, ensuring efficient, compliant and high-quality recruitment delivery;
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, support hiring managers, and ensure alignment with OTM-R principles, DEI commitments, and internal HR policies and procedures;
• Monitor recruitment performance through KPIs, reporting, and quality controls, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement;
• Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives to strengthen organisational visibility, reputation, and candidate experience;
• Collaborate across Human Resources activities, supporting employee lifecycle processes, HR programmes, and people-related policies and initiatives;
• Act as an HR partner to managers and employees, providing guidance and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and engaging employee experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field;
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English;
• Fluency in Catalan;
• At least 10 years of professional experience in Human Resources, including significant Talent Acquisition experience;
• Experience coordinating teams and recruitment processes with focus on service quality and policy compliance;
• Experience with ATS platforms, recruitment technologies, sourcing strategies, and job portals;
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Proactive, results-oriented, and highly flexible approach;
• High professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion when handling sensitive information;
• Ability to analyse recruitment metrics and KPIs for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid knowledge of Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams;
• Knowledge of Spanish employment legislation, job classification and grading, and HR best practices in research environments;
• Experience with employer branding, talent attraction, employee engagement, and broader HR metrics and KPIs;
• Nice to have: Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, postgraduate studies in Selection, Recruitment and Interview Techniques.

• Temporary interim position of approximately one year;
• Open-ended contract linked to the project, with possible access to other career opportunities within the institution subject to organisational needs and internal selection processes;
• Remuneration determined by experience, skills, responsibilities, and the Collective Agreement pay scale;
• 23 Days of annual leave plus 9 personal days;
• Flexible remuneration programme including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport, and more;
• Corporate benefits platform with discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports, and more;
• Wellbeing programme with physical, mental, and social activities;
• International mobility support, including city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support, and assistance with finding accommodation;
• Practical assessment may include a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise.