HR Specialist

Faurecia; Bragança; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking an HR Specialist to manage payroll, contract administration, and provide support to the HR Manager in line with group HR policies. You will ensure compliance with labor laws, prepare month-end reports, and support absenteeism management and HR operations at the site.

The role requires an HR degree, industrial experience, and strong English skills. SAP experience is advantageous in a multinational automotive setting with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of labor laws and industrial relations
• Experience with payroll systems and HR information systems
• International mindset and strong communication skills
• Bi-lingual English required and SAP familiarity

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll, contract management and HR support to HR Manager
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and industrial relations policies
• Collect information and prepare reports for month-end figures
• Manage absenteeism, bank hours and holidays planning
• DLE daily follow-up and MTS updates
• Maintain employee files and respond to payroll queries
• Update HR policies and processes; promote employee empowerment
• Respect Faurecia ethics and management codes and implement health & safety policies

Skills

Labor law

Payroll systems

International mindset

Results orientation

Strong written and oral communications

Bi-lingual (English)

SAP

Education

Degree in HR Management or equivalent

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of the Human Resources Specialist is to ensure payroll, contract management and support the HR Manager in the day-to-day HR management, in accordance with the Group's human resources policies and procedures.

The main missions of the role are:

• Ensure that the organization complies with labor laws, AIMAAP&SINDEL and industrial relations
• Propose action plans and participate in their deployment.
• Collect information and prepare reports in line with Group HR policies for month-end figures and follow up indicators.
• Management absenteeism, bank hours and holidays plan
• DLE daily follow-up
• Maintain employee files and manage employee queries related to payroll.
• Responsible for MTS update (OM structure, validate absences), reset local users password and training new local MTS users
• Participate in training on Health Safety & Environment (HSE) issues if necessary and respect the Group / Plant Health, Safety & Environment policies.
• Implement Group HR policies and processes within the site, including "Employee Empowerment", part of the Faurecia Excellence System, namely the 7 EE BASICS:
  • OHP
  • Polyvalence
  • Daily communication
  • Mastery workstations
  • Supervisor and GL Role
  • Implemented Improvement Ideas
  • Training Plan
• Others:
  • Perform the tasks in a disciplined manner and accept the responsibilities associated with it, according the quality, environment, health and safety policies and the company’s strategic objectives in these areas.
  • Respect and ensure in his/her daily approach the correct and fully implementation of the Faurecia code of ethics (Respect for fundamental Human Rights, Development of economic and social dialogue, Development of skills, Ethics and rules of business conduct, if necessary reporting infringements to the Code of Ethics ).
  • Respect and ensure in his/her daily approach the correct and fully implementation of the Faurecia code of management (business planning, business execution, performance management & people development, business ethics)
  • Perform other tasks not specified ago, and necessary to further the objectives of the company and the team.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Minimum education level: degree with a specialisation in HR Management or equivalent area
• Experience:
  • Experience in an industrial environment
• Skills and competencies:
  • A good knowledge of labor law
  • Familiarity with HR information and payroll systems
  • International mind set
  • Results orientation
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
  • SAP

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

Salary Range: EUR 19.300€ -28.300€