HRBP Manager Leioa Factory

ENGINEERINGUK; País Vasco; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company seeks an experienced HR Business Partner for its Leioa factory in Spain. This role involves managing HR operations, supporting employee relations, and driving change initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture. Candidates should have HR experience in manufacturing, fluency in Spanish and English, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• HRBP or HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with ER/IR systems in complex environments.
• Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the People Strategy at the Leioa factory, managing HR operations.
• Support factory management in human resources and industrial relations.
• Collaborate with leadership and union reps to maintain a productive work environment.

Conocimientos

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Change management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Descripción del empleo

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HRBP Manager Leioa Factory

COMPANY INFO

A better business. A better world. A better you. At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world's most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We believe that Unilever is unlike any other organization. We seek long-term sustainable growth through responsible business practices and product innovation, providing our consumers with exceptional brand experiences, today and tomorrow. To succeed in this hyper-competitive business environment, we need to move quickly, test new opportunities, learn rapidly and adapt our ways of working. To achieve this, we need people with a passion for digital, analytics and organizational change, who are not afraid to break convention and who want to be a revolutionary within our business.

FACTORY BACKGROUND

Leioa SU is the main dressing factory for Europe that will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025.

It produces more than 100 kTons a year (1 Truck an hour) of Mayonnaise, Variety Sauces and Ketchup for approx. 25 countries in Europe and a couple of them globally (Africa, ANZ, China).

With about 170 FTE together with 3rd party companies on site (Logistics...etc), highly committed, it serves as Center of Expertise for Dressing Manufacturing Globally, leading edge in performances (OLE award in 2023, Waste in 2022) as well as pioneering (BuildApp created in Leioa in 2018) and leading the way (Competitiveness CPT & UMS). The next 3 years cycle (Masterplan) includes significant investments (New Technology, Additional Capacity, Renovation) as well as important opportunities to adapt to the future (further automation & digitalization).

ALL ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead the People Strategy at our Leioa factory, supporting its expansion and managing all HR operations. Key responsibilities include employee relations, conflict resolution, legal compliance, performance management, coaching, leadership development, change management, and succession planning. This role also ensures effective HR processes, fosters a positive workplace culture, and supports World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an HRBP in the factory, you will support factory management and employees in human resources, focusing on industrial relations and transformation. You will collaborate with the leadership team, union reps, and HR centers to maintain a productive work environment aligned with company values. Additionally, you will drive change initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and support the factory's people agenda by identifying opportunities for improvement, designing and implementing change initiatives, and facilitating communication and engagement across the factory.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with union representatives and the factory workforce, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and local labor laws, and resolving any issues or disputes in a timely and constructive manner.

Collaborate with HR centers of excellence to deliver HR programs and services that meet the factory's needs and align with the company's strategy and policies.

Analyze HR data and metrics to monitor the factory's performance, identify trends and issues, and provide insights and recommendations to the factory leadership team and the HR function.

Support managers and teams in achieving business objectives by enhancing their capability to deliver results, manage their teams, implement change, and build relationships with key stakeholders (internal/external).

Provide HR expertise through consultation skills on all people-related matters including personnel, capabilities, organizational leadership, and culture.

Interface with various roles and support areas including Finance, Legal, HR Operations, HR Country/BU team, and the HR Factory network. Activate and deploy global program roll-outs tailored to the factory's needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.
• HRBP or HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with ER/IR systems and processes in complex environments.
• Proven ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and collaborate at all levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships and credibility.
• Proficient in HR systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing priorities.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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