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The Company
On March 1, 2024, Allegion acquired privately held Dorcas (Montajes electronicos Dorcas S.L.), which includes its brands and other assets. Dorcas is a leading manufacturer of electro-mechanical access control systems both in Spain and internationally, specializing in electric strikes, electric locks, electromagnetic locks and complementary access control systems and door control products. Annual revenue is 10 m$ and has over 50 employees in Spain. Dorcas, based in Siete Aguas (Valencia), Spain, is privately owned and was founded in 1971. The Dorcas business will now operate as part of the Allegion Home & Work business unit within the Allegion International segment.
Position Summary
The HR Generalist provides support to the organization to enable integration, development, engagement and support for Dorcas into Allegion H&W Business Unit. This position cares about any dynamic concerning Dorcas full organization in Siete Aguas (Valencia) in consistency with HR H&W priorities and processes. In addition, the HR Generalist is responsible for full life-cycle talent attraction, talent development and engagement, payroll, reporting, training plan and HR metrics for both Spanish entities (Dorcas and Cerraduras). Finally, the HR Generalist will collaborate within the H&W HR community to harmonize current contracts and benefits to the Allegion compensation and benefits policies. Over time, the focus will widen to include human resources programs which may encompass development, employee or labor relations, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance. Completes Dorcas and Cerraduras personnel transactions and maintains associated records. Initially, the HR Generalist will report to the CEO of Dorcas, with a dotted line to the H&W HR Director.
* Works with team to enhance the integration of Dorcas HR policies within Allegion HR Community.
* Support during the integration phase for anything regarding HR matters: contracts, admin tasks and documentation, compensation and benefits harmonization, etc.
* Provide HR expertise, partnering with Dorcas Leader, 1st level managers and Frontline leaders, helping them perform operational needs and KPIs.
* First point of contact for HR admin tasks and payroll.
* Provide HR support to employees (white and blue collars) for employment issues and questions, ensuring that labor law, local collective agreements, regulations and policies are respected.
* Prevent conflicts and manage disciplinary actions when needed, always using tact, discretion and empathy.
* Create and maintain reports and dashboards to support client groups (Workday, Strengths Finder, and engagement). This includes data integrity.
* Provide Talent Acquisition and onboarding support for all hires.
* Support talent programs such as internships, co-ops, and other early career talent programs.
* Interact with public offices and institutions at the local level.
* Additional projects to support client groups as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Management, Psychology or Business.
* 10+ years of experience in general Human Resources: employee relations, talent acquisition and management, change management.
* Knowledge and experience with Spanish employment law.
* Skilled at indirect leadership and influencing others with the ability to navigate a matrix organization.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an engaged team.
* Strong technological skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Experience in creating dashboards and analyzing data reports.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, professionals, and remote employees.
* Detail-oriented, organized, with a strong sense of urgency.
* Orientation to problem-solving, conflict management, influencing, multi-tasking and change management.
* Experience in a multinational environment is preferable.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken).
* High energy, passion, resilience & determination.
* Excellently skilled at creating or providing communication to the organization.
* Travel propensity: up to 25-30% between Spanish locations (Valencia & Calatayud).
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