People Partner

About us:

Axiomatic AI is building a new class of AI systems designed to reason with the rigor of the scientific method. By combining deep learning with formal logic and physics-based modeling, we create verifiable, interpretable AI systems that collaborate with and support human researchers in high-stakes scientific and engineering workflows. 

Our mission, 30×30, is to deliver a 30× improvement in the speed, accessibility, and cost of semiconductor and photonic hardware development by 2030. 

We aim to revolutionize hardware design and simulation in these industries and are building a team of highly motivated professionals to bring these innovations from research into commercial products.

Position overview

As a People Partner based in Barcelona, you will serve as the primary People point of contact in Spain and partner closely with the People & Culture Lead to ensure global priorities, policies, and standards are implemented with consistency and compliance.

The role oversees day-to-day People operations in Barcelona, including documentation standards, lifecycle execution, and regulatory adherence. Working closely with managers and teams, you will gather local insights and surface risks as needed.

We are seeking an experienced People Partner with strong judgment, discretion, autonomy, and execution capability. While not responsible for defining global People strategy, the role is accountable for effective local implementation and for surfacing risks and cultural signals early and clearly.

Your Mission

• Local People Foundations & Compliance: Ensure People policies, documentation, and processes in Spain are accurate, current, and compliant with local labor requirements and company standards. Partner with Operations to maintain documentation discipline and compliance readiness. Advise managers and employees on policy application, escalating complex matters to the People & Culture Lead. 
• Regional People Partnering & Employee Lifecycle Support: Coordinate and execute key lifecycle processes in partnership with the People & Culture Lead, including onboarding, performance cycles, compensation reviews, promotions, internal mobility, contractor transitions, and exits. Manage performance cycle timelines and documentation across regions. Conduct onboarding and development conversations and document outcomes.
• Culture & Engagement Execution: Own and drive local cultural and in-office engagement initiatives that reinforce company values, collaboration, and team cohesion. Partner with Operations for logistical execution and budget coordination. Monitor engagement trends and surface relevant themes.
• Organizational Signal & Risk Detection: Gather and synthesize employee and manager feedback into concise insights. Identify recurring challenges and raise them with appropriate context. Handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain continuity of People processes across geographies.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in HR, People Partner, or HRBP roles within Spain.
• Strong understanding of Spanish labor requirements and practical experience supporting employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience working across core People areas, including performance support, documentation, and employee relations guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to execute People initiatives with structure and follow-through.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters with care.
• Comfort operating in a startup or evolving environment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fast-growing or research-driven organizations.
• Experience collaborating with distributed or multi-country teams.
• Experience organizing engagement initiatives or internal events.
• Familiarity with Rippling, Greenhouse, or similar HR systems.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Stock Options Plan: Empowering you to share in our success and growth.
• Cutting-Edge Tools: Access to state-of-the-art tools and collaborative opportunities with leading experts in artificial intelligence, physics, hardware and electronic design automation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Exposure to the Barcelona startup and People ecosystem, with opportunities to attend and represent the company at selected industry events, forums, and community gatherings aligned with People & Culture priorities.
• Impact-Driven Culture: Join a passionate team focused on solving some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of AI and hardware.

Work model & location expectations:

• Work Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain
• On-Site Expectations: This role is expected to maintain a strong in-office presence (preferably 3 days per week, with flexibility). Given the cultural and employee experience focus of the position, physical presence in the office is an important part of the role.

Why join us? 

At Axiomatic_AI, you will be working on technology that drives innovation in AI for scientific and engineering applications in line with our 30X30 mission. 

This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new AI architectures that can reason coherently and produce interpretable and verifiable solutions. Consequently, see those ideas commercialized into products that will shape the future of hardware and computing, while collaborating with a global team of engineers and AI specialists. 

We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously seek to redefine the intersection of AI, with focus on formal consistency. If you're ready to take your expertise in artificial intelligence and physics to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Worried about not meeting every qualification? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed requirement. At Axiomatic-AI, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If this role excites you but your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this position or another opportunity with us.