Job Posting Title
Manager Human ResourcesJob 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related field
- Master's degree
- Minimum 5 years of HR experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting multiple sites
- Experience managing employee and labor relations in a unionized environment
- Strong knowledge of Spanish labor law and collective bargaining processes
- Experience leading organizational change and transformation projects
- Leadership competence: 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
Dauch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dauch and has not been reviewed or approved by Dauch.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, plus mental health support and wellness programming. Affordable options are also indicated by references to free or low-cost health insurance in some roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching and an additional employer retirement contribution in some cases. Profit sharing and performance bonuses are also cited as add-ons that can lift overall compensation beyond base pay.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is frequently characterized as fair or competitive in certain plant roles, especially when shift differentials and premium weekend rates apply. Overtime premiums are framed as a clear, structured way to increase take-home pay for those working extra hours.
Dauch Insights
What We Do
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Why Work With Us
Every member of #TeamAAM is emPOWERed to make a difference from day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world. Be part of the future from day one at AAM.
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