HR Manager

About the Role We are looking for an experienced HR Plant Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives and ensure operational excellence across our plants in Taubaté (SP) and Goiana (PE).
This is a key leadership role, partnering closely with the Plant Manager and HR Director to drive organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, and deliver impactful HR solutions.
As an ambassador for Autoliv, you will influence and promote our desired culture while managing complex HR challenges in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted business partner to Plant Management and advisor to HR Director on workforce planning, compensation cycles, labor cost forecasting, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
Oversee HR operations, including payroll, data management, HR metrics, contractors, and temporary workforce.
Lead industrial relations and union negotiations, including CBA processes.
Design and manage benefits in coordination with Compensation & Benefits teams across the Americas region.
Drive employee engagement, internal communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage performance issues, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.
Collaborate with corporate functions (Communications, HSE, Compliance, Legal) to address HR needs.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
10+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or transformation industries.
5+ years in industrial relations and union management, including CBA negotiations.
Strong knowledge of HR disciplines: payroll, organizational and talent development, HR analytics, employee relations.
Experience in global organizations and matrix environments.
Fluent English required.