To hire French-speaking talent in Barcelona, start by defining the duties, skills and languages genuinely needed. French Tech Barcelona’s Talentboard offers an introduction process: candidates submit profiles, companies browse them and make contact. This guide helps you prepare the search, without promising a recruitment timetable.
What information should you give candidates?
A precise search gives candidates the information they need to decide whether they want to speak with you. Distinguish essential skills from skills the person can develop within the team.
| Topic | Information to prepare |
|---|---|
| Duties | Expected results, responsibilities and contacts |
| Skills | Profession, tools, experience and level of autonomy |
| Languages | Required level and situations using French, Spanish, English or Catalan |
| Organisation | Location, remote work, hours and any travel |
| Pay | Gross annual range, variable pay, benefits and payment arrangements |
| Process | Interview stages, contacts and indicative timetable |
How can you use Talentboard for recruitment?
The Talentboard company process leads to the platform and explains how to search for profiles. Identify criteria matching the role, then contact candidates with a concrete introduction to the company and duties. A profile on the platform is neither an application for your role nor confirmation of availability.
You can complement this channel with community meetups and HR and recruitment service providers. These routes serve different needs: meeting professionals, browsing candidates or requesting specialist support.
How should you compare pay?
Compare recent offers for the same profession, seniority and working arrangements. A range without a date or scope can combine roles that are not comparable. Present gross annual pay, fixed salary and variable pay separately.
Do not assume that the number of payments is identical for every contract. Extra payments and any prorating depend, among other things, on the applicable collective agreement. Source: Workers’ Statute, article 31.
What should you check before hiring?
Have a competent professional confirm the contract, collective agreement, probationary period and working arrangements. For someone arriving from abroad, examine their residence and work situation. Speaking French determines neither nationality nor the applicable procedures.
The employment and internship guides offer starting points for candidates. To discuss French Tech Barcelona’s introduction service, contact the association.