Overview
🌍 Human Resources Manager – Automotive Plant | Vigo (Spain)
Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about people, operations, and continuous improvement within a dynamic industrial environment?
We are looking for an HR Manager to lead and develop human resources in a multinational manufacturing company with a strong presence in Europe.
🔹 About the Role
Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director Europe and the Plant General Manager, the HR Manager will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all HR activities at the plant level. This includes HR administration, recruitment, talent management, training, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance with employment legislation.
You will play a key role in supporting managers, fostering a positive working environment, and ensuring that HR practices align with both corporate policies and local regulations.
🔹 Main Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day HR operations and lead 2 HR Technicians.
* Ensure compliance with employment law and collective bargaining agreements.
* Ensure consistent application of payroll and compensation and benefits policies.
* Support managers in all aspects of people management: recruitment, development, training, performance, and disciplinary processes.
* Lead recruitment and onboarding processes according to company policy.
* Develop and implement training and development plans aligned with business needs.
* Act as a trusted partner for management and employee representatives.
* Contribute to HR reporting, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
🔹 Profile
* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
* At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of employment legislation and social relations.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Hands-on, proactive and organized, with the ability to work both strategically and operationally.
* Spanish Fluent- must have
* English, medium level.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
🔹 Why Join
This is a great opportunity to lead HR at plant level, in a company that values initiative, collaboration, and professional growth.
You’ll have a significant impact on people development and organizational culture within an international industrial group.
📍 Location: Vigo, Spain
💼 Contract: Permanent
🌐 Sector: Industrial / Manufacturing
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