Manager Human Resources

Dauch; Zumaya; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch seeks an experienced HR Manager to partner with the Zumaia and Legazpi plant leadership, aligning people strategy with business goals and driving organizational effectiveness across both sites.

The role requires managing labor relations, compliance with Spanish labor law, talent acquisition, development, and change initiatives to support operational excellence. Fluency in Basque, Spanish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, business, law or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with unionized labor relations.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law.
• Fluency in Basque, Spanish, and English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to align people strategies with business goals.
• Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent priorities.
• Lead employment law compliance and labor relations across both sites.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent development.
• Drive performance management and succession planning.
• Oversee payroll coordination and HR analytics.
• Lead change and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Employee relations

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business or Law (Masters preferred)

Job description

Job Posting Title

Manager Human Resources

Job Description Summary

• The HR Manager is a key member of the Leadership Teams of the Zumaia and Legazpi plants, contributing to business strategy, operational performance and organizational effectiveness through people leadership.
• The position acts as a strategic partner while ensuring effective execution of HR policies, employee relations, talent management, organizational development, workforce planning and labor compliance.
• The position-holder plays a critical part in driving business performance through people, fostering a positive employee relations climate, supporting operational excellence and ensuring alignment with regional and global HR strategies.

Job Description

• Strategic HR Business Partner - partner with plant leadership to align people and business strategies, advise managers on organizational design, workforce planning and talent priorities, drive employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Leadership Team Member - act as a trusted advisor to the Zumaia and Legazpi Plant Leadership Teams, provide people insights to support operational and business performance, influence leadership decisions from a people and culture perspective
• Labor Relations & Social Dialog - lead relationships with Works Councils, Trade Unions and employee representatives, manage collective bargaining and labor negotiations, foster constructive employee relations across both sites
• Employment Law & Compliance - ensure compliance with Spanish labor law, collective agreements and company policies, oversee disciplinary processes and conflict resolution, minimize legal and employee relations risks
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding - lead recruitment activities to attract key talent, oversee onboarding and integration of new employees
• Talent Development & Succession - drive talent reviews and succession planning processes, support high-potential and leadership development initiatives, promote employee growth, talent retention and career opportunities
• Performance Management - lead annual performance and talent calibration processes, coach managers on performance improvement and development actions, strengthen a high-performance culture
• Compensation & Rewards - support compensation and benefits programs, ensure fair and consistent application of reward policies, maintain market competitiveness and internal equity
• HR Operations & Analytics - oversee HR administration, payroll coordination and personnel records, monitor HR metrics and provide business insights, ensure compliant and accurate HR reporting
• Change & Transformation - lead organizational change and restructuring initiatives, support business transformation and operational excellence programs, drive communication, stakeholder engagement and change adoption

Required Skills And Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment - experience supporting multiple sites highly desirable
• Experience managing employee and labor relations in a unionized environment
• Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law and collective bargaining processes
• Experience in leading organizational change and transformation projects
• Leadership competence surrounding strategic thinking, business acumen, decision making and influencing at Senior Leadership level
• People management skills in coaching, conflict resolution, negotiation and communication
• Fluency in Basque, Spanish and English required

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.