People and Culture Manager

What is XFuel anyway? 🌳⛽

At XFuel, we’re not just imagining a net-zero future — we’re building it. With patented waste-to-fuel technology, multiple pilot plants deployed, strong investor and EU backing, and a mission that matters, we’re scaling rapidly to decarbonise global transport.

Join a high-impact, innovation-driven team where your work directly contributes to one of the world’s most urgent challenges. We offer a collaborative culture, tailored relocation package, and a highly competitive market salary.

If you’re driven, sharp, and hungry to tackle one of the world’s toughest problems, jump in!

Let’s build the future 🚀

What is my mission? 👩 💻👨 💻

As People and Culture Manager, your mission is to lead talent acquisition and build an engaging, high-performance company culture that aligns with XFuel’s mission, vision, and values. You will be the focal point for all people and culture initiatives, from recruiting and retaining top talent to fostering an environment of respect, communication, and impact. This is not just a leadership role—you will be responsible for structuring, managing, and executing HR functions while actively driving hands-on initiatives that support XFuel’s growth. If you thrive on both strategy and execution, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and ensure our people grow, succeed, and stay connected to our mission.

Requirements

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Actively sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding the right talent while shaping a seamless candidate experience.
• Culture & Engagement: Driving initiatives that enhance employee experience and build a value-driven culture, ensuring a workplace that supports, motivates, and empowers.
• Hands-On HR Operations: Managing contracts, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR policies—not just overseeing, but executing.
• Labour & Employee Relations: Handling employee concerns, conducting performance discussions, and fostering a transparent, collaborative workplace.
• Training & Development: Personally leading learning programs, coaching managers, and implementing professional development strategies.
• HR Systems & Administration: Implementing and maintaining HR processes and tools, ensuring efficiency in all people-related operations.

We’re looking for someone who: 🧠💚🥇

• 3+ years experience as a talent acquisition manager or similar experience in an HR role
• Proficiency in HR technology, including applicant tracking systems, job posting platforms, and recruiter applications
• Global HR outlook with international experience
• Comfortable in interpreting employment laws and leasing with local labour advisors
• Expertise in talent acquisition strategies, including interviewing techniques and candidate evaluation
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage external partners
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively to achieve goals
• Highly motivated, proactive, and passionate about building an outstanding workplace culture
• Deeply committed to sustainability and climate action, with a strong alignment to XFuel’s mission
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments, ideally with experience in early-stage startups
• A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, always looking for ways to improve and innovate
• Is eligible to work and live in the EU

It would be beneficial to have familiarity with: 🧠🥈

Bilingual (English & Spanish) with clear and confident communication

Benefits 💰

High-impact mission and purpose-driven team / culture

Competitive salary

Temporary housing assistance while you search for a place of your own

Startup equity + incentives

Enhanced parental leave

Monthly Team lunches and socials

Working from one of the most incredible places to live!

Location 🌍

Mallorca, Spain (GMT +1) – It doesn’t get any better!

Our Values 🙌

We innovate to better serve our planet – we believe innovation is crucial in tackling climate change.

We focus on impact – we work on problems that have the biggest impact.

We act with integrity – do what’s right, even when it’s hard.

We are passionate and win together – we know that success is a result of great teams, positive energy and collaboration

What if you’re a partial fit? 🌱

We prioritise grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description.

Equal employment opportunity 🌈

XFuel is an equal opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.