We are recruiting an HR Manager to lead human resources operations at our automotive manufacturing facility in Zaragoza Province.
Key Responsibilities
* Define, oversee, monitor, and control personnel administration and HR management policies.
* Promote, drive, and track policies on recruitment, onboarding, talent identification, career planning, training, performance evaluation, and offboarding.
* Ensure consistent application of people development policies.
* Report to plant management and the Group HR Director.
* Manage relations with employee representatives (works councils, delegates).
* Engage with staff to identify needs, requirements, and HR-related concerns to implement improvement tools and solutions.
* Ensure HR processes, management systems and organisational structure are applied effectively, proposing and driving continuous improvement while adhering to company procedures.
* Lead labour relations in coordination with hierarchical leadership and HR guidelines, aligning with company strategy.
* Supervise and approve internal regulations and employment conditions, ensuring compliance with Spanish labour laws.
* Oversee and support administrative and documentary operations (payroll, contracts, etc.).
* Represent the company before different authorities (Social Security, Labour Authorities).
* Act as the primary contact for external agencies dedicated to HR services.
* As member of the international HR Team, contribute to the development and implementation of one common Global HR strategy.
* Coordinate with the external Occupational Risk Prevention Service to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (EHS) regulations and procedures, preparing accident investigation reports in collaboration with company-appointed personnel.
Requirements
* Degree in Labour Sciences, Labour Relations & HR, Business Administration, Law, or similar.
* Specialisation in Strategic HR Management (Master’s/Postgraduate qualification).
* Demonstrated HR leadership experience in manufacturing/industrial settings (automotive sector).
* Preferred candidates residents currently in Zaragoza province, or geographical flexibility to relocate.
* Fluent English.
* Candidates interested in a stable, long-term role with international career growth opportunities.
Essential Criteria
* 5+ years’ HR experience in an industrial automotive company performing the above functions.
* Strong knowledge and expertise in Spanish employment law with working knowledge of EU labour directives.
* Experience in employee representation relations (works councils, delegates).
* Organisation and People development experiences.
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Detail-oriented, meticulous approach.
* Proactive attitude.
* Advanced English proficiency.
* Experience with HRM software and SAP.
We Offer
* Job stability and immediate incorporation into an exciting business project.
* Career growth in a multinational industrial environment.
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