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Senior HR Business Partner

On-site in Martos·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Valeo

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Valeo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Martos

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Business & Administration Degree or Master or similar estudies” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Business & Administration Degree or Master or similar estudies

- Google Drive and programing skills.

- Passionate about HR topics.

- Be result-oriented commitment to teamwork within an international environment.

- Professionalism and transparency.

Languages

- Negotiation level of English (C1) as well as local language.

The role

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Valeo Group is one of the world's largest Automotive suppliers which is an inspired company focused on innovative products, development and customer satisfaction. Working with us means managing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies.

Our Martos plant is one of the biggest sites within our Visibility Systems Business Group in charge of developing and manufacturing Lighting Products and Electronics, with around 2.600 employees. From the latest adaptive lighting technologies to intuitive interior lighting solutions to stylish and design-centric external lighting, Valeo constantly innovates to improve comfort and safety for drivers and passengers alike.

Senior HR Business Partner

What you'll do

  • Acts as a daily coach and advisor to managers on all HR aspects, ensuring they effectively lead their teams.

  • Contributes to site results by aligning HR strategy with business goals and participating in production planning (PDP).

  • Leads reflections on organizational evolution, job grading, and structural changes.

  • Manages the full talent acquisition lifecycle, including campus management, employer branding, and onboarding.

  • Identifies individual and collective training needs, manages budgets, and coordinates with internal/external learning stakeholders.

  • Coordinates talent development tools, annual appraisals, and career pathing.

  • Maintains healthy relations with unions and internal stakeholders, representing HR in site committees.

  • Drives the "5 Axes" methodology and "V5000" assessments to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

  • Leads the site communication plan, managing newsletters, flash news, and corporate cascading.

  • Ensures strict adherence to safety rules and participates in Health/Safety/Environment actions.

  • Leads the Well-being Committee and manages "unfitness" cases through workplace adaptations.

  • Oversees payroll validation, time attendance (vacations, overtime), and ensures data accuracy across HR systems.

  • Manages both permanent and temporary staffing levels to meet production demands.

How you'll work

- On-site position, preferably from the area.

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

2026-02-25

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

  1. Application

  2. Document check

  3. Telephone interview

    Phone call

    A first call to get to know you, with the chance to ask questions.

  4. Technical interview

    With a specialist department · Phone call

    Your documents go to the specialist department, which holds a technical interview by phone.

  5. Personal meeting

    With a specialist department · In person

    An in-person meeting to deepen the acquaintance.

  • No cover letter is required; the CV and references are the key documents.
  • Documents are checked promptly and considered for other open positions too.

About Valeo

Valeo is a global automotive supplier headquartered in Paris, France, designing and manufacturing innovative products and systems for the automotive industry, including lighting, thermal systems, and electrification solutions. With over 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, Valeo is a key player in the transition to safer and more sustainable mobility, partnering with major car manufacturers worldwide.

In Spain, Valeo operates several industrial and R&D sites, notably in Martos (Jaén), Zaragoza, and Barcelona, focusing on lighting, electronics, and engineering. The company offers numerous opportunities for international professionals, including internships, VIE programs, and engineering roles, with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation. Valeo's Spanish operations are integrated into its global network, providing a multicultural environment and career development prospects for those looking to work in the automotive sector in Spain.

Industry
Automotive Parts
Founded
1923
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona and 1 more
Website
valeo.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Valeo has multiple sites in Spain, including Martos, Zaragoza, and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from engineering to finance.
  • The company offers VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) programs, which are international assignments for young professionals, providing a pathway to work in Spain.
  • Many roles in Spain are in R&D and engineering, with opportunities for recent graduates and experienced professionals in automotive technology.
  • Valeo's Spanish operations are part of a global network, allowing for potential international career mobility within the company.
  • The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability, with a focus on developing technologies for the future of mobility.

In their own words

Additional information

Join Us!
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

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