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Jose Manuel Martin

Jose Manuel Martin

Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area

Summary

As a HR Manager / HRBP at ABAS | Forterro, a leading provider of ERP software solutions, I oversee the HR operations, talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies for 3 countries: Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal. With more than ten years of experience in the HR field, I am passionate about creating a positive and engaging work environment for our diverse and talented team of over 150 employees.

My core competencies include acting as HRBP partnering with BU leaders, team leadership, employer branding, talent development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and digitalization of HR services, processes, and projects.

I have successfully implemented various initiatives to improve the employee experience, such as launching a new career development program, designing a new performance appraisal system, and organizing online and offline events to foster collaboration and recognition.

I also have a strong background in the technological sector, having worked as a recruitment consultant for Minsait and Antal Spain, where I sourced and placed qualified candidates for IT and sales positions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Manager | Principal HRBP

ABAS Spain, France, Portugal & The Netherlands
Madrid Area
04.2018 - Current

Company Overview: ABAS.| Forterro, a leading provider of ERP software solutions.

Summary of responsibilities:

Act as a Business Partner.

  • Collaborate with business leaders to gain insights into their objectives and challenges, and lead the development of tailored people strategies for each team.
  • Offer advice and support on employee relations and workforce challenges, aiming to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.
  • Leverage data and insights to pinpoint key workforce priorities and proactively address future talent needs.
  • Provide counsel and recommendations on organizational restructuring and design initiatives.
  • Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments, and grievances.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
  • Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
  • Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits and employment discrepancies.
  • Provided guidance on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Data analytics:

  • Analyzed employee surveys to identify areas of improvement in workforce productivity.
  • Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information, and payroll data.
  • Coordinated employee benefits programs.
  • Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.

Talent plans:

  • Developed employee orientation, training programs, and onboarding processes to integrate new hires into the organization's culture.
  • Directed HR programs (talent acquisition, retention, employer branding, and development plan), policies, and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Dispute resolutions

  • Handled employee discipline and termination.
  • Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
  • Maintained relationships with external stakeholders regarding employment issues or concerns.

Digitalization, automation, and improvement of HR services, processes, and projects.

Coordination and negotiation with workers' legal representatives.

Leading a team of 3 HRBPs.

Recruitment Consultant

Minsait
Madrid Area
10.2015 - 04.2018

Due to the integration of Tecnocom with Indra, I was relocated to Indra Headquarters.

Company Overview: Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies worldwide. It is a world leader in providing proprietary solutions in specific segments in the Transport and Defence markets, and the leading firm in Digital Transformation Consultancy and Information Technologies in Spain and Latin America through its affiliate Minsait.

  • Giving full recruitment services to Business Analytics unit (Big Data, Data Science, and Business Intelligence profiles).
  • Coordinating and training a group of new recruiters.
  • Coordinating the integration of Tecnocom's recruitment team located in Galicia to Minsait.
  • Attending job fairs and conferences.
  • Developing relationships with universities and business schools to attract candidates.

HR Consultant in IT & Sales division

Antal Spain
Madrid y alrededores
09.2014 - 10.2015

Company Overview: Multinational HR Recruitment Company present in 30+ countries.

  • Design, implementation, and execution of the full lifecycle recruitment process.
  • Identifying candidates through head-hunting techniques, traditional strategies and Recruitment 2.0
  • Business Development Activities and Continuous Training in Sales Strategies.
  • Network through industry contacts, association memberships, and trade groups.
  • Fields of my expertise: Banking (Risks, Payments, Treasury, and Core banking), SAP (SAP BASIS, IS-RETAIL, SD), Microsoft (Navision, Axapta), JAVA/J2EE, .NET, PHP, and Javascript, Networking, Security.

HR Intern

Sales Hunters
Madrid y alrededores
03.2014 - 09.2014

Company overview: Expert consultancy firm in recruitment, evaluation, and selection of sales representatives.

  • Six-month internship executing functions such as recruitment source searching, filtering CVs, use of psychometric tests, application filtering, and telephone pre-screening, competency-based interviews.
  • Managing the full lifecycle recruitment process from the start until the end.

Store manager

Martin 1982
03.2008 - 09.2013

While I am studying, I combine my studies with working in the family business.

  • Customer service
  • Stock control
  • On-line sales

Education

Master - Human Resources Management, HR management

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
01.2015

Technician - prevention of labour risks., Labor Studies

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
01.2013

Business Administration (BBA) - Erasmus scholarship

Tartu University
Tartu, Estonia
01.2012

BA - Employment and Labor relations, Human Services, General

Universidad de Granada
01.2012

Skills

  • Labor Relations (Employment law compliance)
  • Change management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cultural awareness
  • Relationship Management

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

HR Manager | Principal HRBP

ABAS Spain, France, Portugal & The Netherlands
04.2018 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

Minsait
10.2015 - 04.2018

HR Consultant in IT & Sales division

Antal Spain
09.2014 - 10.2015

HR Intern

Sales Hunters
03.2014 - 09.2014

Store manager

Martin 1982
03.2008 - 09.2013

Master - Human Resources Management, HR management

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Technician - prevention of labour risks., Labor Studies

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Business Administration (BBA) - Erasmus scholarship

Tartu University

BA - Employment and Labor relations, Human Services, General

Universidad de Granada
Jose Manuel Martin