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HR Generalist & Personnel Administration Specialist

On-site in Vigo·Added 16 days ago

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Lear Corporation doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Vigo

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.” — per the ad.

The role

This role combines Human Resources Generalist responsibilities with Personnel Administration expertise in a balanced 50/50 scope. You support employee lifecycle activities, ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance, and provide high-quality personnel administration services that enable an efficient employee experience and smooth HR operations

What you'll do

  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes while ensuring timely and accurate HR administration.
  • Manage employee records, personnel files, contracts, and HR systems in compliance with legal and company requirements
  • Process personnel administration activities including hiring, contract changes, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations.
  • Assist employees and managers with HR policy, benefits, payroll, and employment-related inquiries.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and documentation standards.
  • Coordinate recruitment administration, interview scheduling, employment documentation, and pre-employment activities.
  • Support employee engagement, communication, and HR initiatives across the site.
  • Prepare HR reports, personnel data analyses, and administrative documentation to support business decision-making.

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Experience Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Personnel Administration, or HR Shared Services.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience managing employee data, employment documentation, and personnel administration processes.
  • Familiarity with labor legislation, HR systems, payroll inputs, and compliance requirements.
  • Fluent in Spanish and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

Hiring process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; if you fit, an HR representative gets in touch and the recruiting team explains the interview process for that role, which varies by role and location

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Candidates who fit are connected with an HR representative first.

About Lear Corporation

Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures seating and electrical distribution systems for major automakers worldwide. With over 160,000 employees across more than 250 locations in 37 countries, Lear is a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier in the automotive industry, operating through two main business segments: Seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronics).

In Spain, Lear has a significant industrial and engineering presence, with multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers, particularly in Catalonia and other regions. The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, IT, logistics, and HR, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. For international professionals, Lear provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment with global career mobility, especially in engineering and management positions within its E-Systems division.

Industry
Automotive
Founded
1917
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Southfield, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Valls, Roig de Levallois and 1 more
Website
lear.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Lear has multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers in Spain, primarily in Catalonia (e.g., Barcelona area), offering opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and IT.
  • The company operates in a global matrix structure, providing international professionals with potential for cross-border career mobility and exposure to global projects.
  • Many roles in Spain are focused on the E-Systems division (electronics and electrical distribution), which is a key growth area for the company.
  • Lear emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, so experience with these methodologies is valued.
  • Working at Lear in Spain may require Spanish language skills for plant-based roles, but engineering and management positions often operate in English.

In their own words

Additional information

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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