Manager, Human Resources - II

Cooper Standard Automotive; Vitré; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive seeks an experienced Site Human Resources Manager to drive HR strategy with a hands‑on approach. You will work with plant leadership, supporting organizational change, talent development, and strengthening company culture while maintaining a visible presence with managers and shop-floor teams.

You will lead social dialogue and a demanding employee relations agenda across CSE, CSEC, CSSCT, NAO and collective bargaining agreements in an international industrial

Qualifications

• Significant industrial HR experience.
• Strong French labour relations expertise.
• Automotive supplier experience appreciated.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead constructive social dialogue and employee relations.
• Oversee CSE, CSEC, CSSCT, NAO and collective bargaining matters.
• Partner with site leadership to align HR with operational needs and culture.

Skills

Industrial HR experience

French labour relations

Automotive supplier experience

English proficiency

Job description

Looking for your next HR leadership challenge?

We are seeking a hands‑on Site Human Resources Manager who can combine strategic thinking, strong shop‑floor proximity and proven labor relations expertise.

As a member of the plant leadership team, you will bring both a strong people perspective and sound employee relations expertise to key site decisions. You will partner closely with operational leaders, support organizational change, and maintain a visible presence among managers, employees and shop‑floor teams. A central part of your role will be to lead constructive social dialogue and a demanding employee relations agenda covering CSE, CSEC, CSSCT, NAO and collective bargaining agreements.

You will join an international industrial environment where HR is expected to understand the business, align with operational needs, partner with leaders, develop talent, and strengthen company culture.

• Significant industrial HR experience
• Strong French labour relations expertise
• Automotive supplier experience appreciated
• Fluent professional English required

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