Hi all,
Based in the south of Spain, I am a People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Business Operations specialist with over 12 years of experience supporting start-ups, scale-ups, and international businesses through growth, transformation, and operational change. I have worked with businesses based in Spain, Gibraltar, Malta, the UK, Denmark, Panama, and Sweden.
With a strong background across tech, iGaming, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and global remote businesses, I work closely with founders and leadership teams to build scalable people operations, strengthen workplace culture, improve operational performance, and support long-term business growth.
As the founder of Next Step Solutions, I provide fractional and interim support across People Operations, Talent Acquisition, operational strategy, onboarding, HR systems, leadership support, and employer branding. My approach combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, people-centric mindset focused on helping businesses create healthier, higher-performing teams.
I am passionate about leadership, wellbeing, communication, and the evolving impact of AI within the workplace. Originally from Ireland and living in Spain for the past 14 years, I bring an international perspective and deep understanding of multicultural and remote working environments. I regularly speak and write about people strategy, workplace culture, digital overload, AI anxiety, and the importance of balancing innovation with human connection.
📍 Spain | EU | Remote
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-halpenny-conroy-connector
