Human Resources Generalist

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader Drive People Strategy. Shape Culture. Accelerate Performance. At Forvia, a global leader in sustainable mobility technology, we're transforming the way the world moves. With more than 157,000 employees across 40+ countries, we are driving innovation that creates mobility experiences that matter to people. We're looking for an energized, business-minded HR Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people, leaders, and organizational success. If you're passionate about building strong teams, influencing business outcomes, and creating an exceptional employee experience, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Your mission, roles and responsibilities What You'll Do As an HR Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees while aligning HR strategies with business objectives. You'll balance strategic partnership with hands‑on HR execution, helping drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent development, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary HR partner for employees and leaders within your assigned population Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with operational goals Lead and support recruitment activities, workforce planning, and organizational design initiatives Manage employee relations, policy interpretation, and HR compliance matters Execute local and global HR initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, employer branding activities, change management efforts, and employee events Coordinate and manage relationships with external HR service providers Oversee onboarding, training, talent development, and employee growth programs Prepare and analyze workforce data, metrics, and HR reports to support business decisions Coordinate and facilitate performance management and annual bonus processes Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations Collaborate with union representatives or works councils where applicable Your profile and competencies to succeed Minimum education level: BA / BSc HR, business administration or related MA / MSc HR, business administration or related preferred Professional Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in an operative HR role Good understanding of organizational topics in an industrial setting Solid knowledge of local HR legislation Strong Business Partner acumen combined with a consultant mindset Skills and competencies: Great interpersonal and communication skills Fluency in the local language and good English skills Very good MS Office skills First experience with HR management systems like SAP SuccessFactors is beneficial What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net‑Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. #J-18808-Ljbffr