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.