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Allegion HR GENERALIST SPAIN in Valencia, Spain

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

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 complimentary access control systems and door control products. Annual revenue 10 m$ and > 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 consistence with HR H&W priorities and processes.

In addition, 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, will collaborate within H&W HR community to harmonize current contracts and benefits to the Allegion comp&ben policies.

Over time, wider focus about human resources programs which may include development, employee or labor relations, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance.

Completes Dorcas and Cerraduras personnel transactions and maintains associated records.

Initially will report to the CEO Dorcas, dotted line to H&W HR Director.

Principal Responsibilities

  • 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, comp&ben harmonization, etc.

  • Provide HR expertise, partnering with Dorcas Leader, 1st level managers and Frontline leaders, helping them performing operational needs and KPIs

  • For both Spanish locations è

  • First point of contact for HR admin tasks and payroll

  • provide HR support to employees (white and blue collars) for employment issues and questions, making sure 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 support for Talent Management processes (Succession Planning, Growth Roadmaps, etc.).

  • 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 institution at local level

  • Additional projects to support client groups as appropriate

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Management, Psychology or Business.

Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in general Human Resources: employee relations, talent acquisition and management, change management

Skilled in

  • Knowledge and experience with Spanish employment law

  • Skilled at indirect leadership & influencing others with the ability to navigate a matrix organization 

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an engaged team

  • Strong technological skills and 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, manage conflict, influencing, multi-tasking and manage change.

  • Experience in a multinational environment is preferable

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Others

  • Valencia district based

  • High energy, passion, resilience & determination

  • Excellently skilled at creating or providing communication to the organization

  • Travel propensity: up to 25-30% btw Spanish locations (Valencia & Calatauyd)

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) .

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REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html)

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