Our People & Culture team in Italy supports approximately 265 employees across Konecranes’ legal entities, business areas, and functions.

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Based at our Agrate Brianza office, you will play a key role in shaping and developing local People & Culture operations while ensuring an excellent employee experience and high levels of engagement.

As the People & Culture Manager for Italy, you will partner closely with business leaders across the organisation, supporting business success and driving change initiatives both within the organisation and the People & Culture function.

You will work with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior business and functional leaders in Italy, while leading a local People & Culture team of two professionals. In addition, you will collaborate closely with BA/BU/Function People & Culture leaders and our Global People & Culture Shared Services teams to ensure aligned and effective people practices.

This role reports to the People & Culture Manager, EMEA South Cluster.

Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the implementation of global and business-specific people strategies in Italy.

- Partner with business leaders and Managing Directors to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to all people-related matters.

- Inspire, coach, and develop your P&C; team, promoting an inclusive and high-performance culture.

- Lead in risk management of employee relations.

- Act as internal advisor with respect to labour legislation, including contractual matters as well as the applicable collective bargains.

- Lead the day-to-day activity Works Councils related.

- Oversee the delivery of P&C; services throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.

- Drive and support people-related programmes, change initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

- Utilise data, metrics,



and KPIs to inform decision-making and enhance operations.

- Ensure compliance with local employment regulations and alignment with Konecranes’ global standards.

About You

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- Authentic, approachable, and inclusive leader with a global mindset.

- At least 10 years’ progressive HR experience (Manager/Generalist/Consultant), ideally in an international, matrixed environment.

- In-depth knowledge of Italy employment regulations.

- Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop teams in complex, fast-paced settings.

- Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Advocate for digitalisation and continuous improvement in HR practices.

- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working under pressure and with ambiguity.

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Human Resources or a related field.

- Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer

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- A prominent, independent, and collaborative P&C; leadership role within a global market leader.

- The opportunity to shape the next stage of our HR journey in Italy.

- A growth-oriented, ambitious culture and a supportive, forward-thinking team.

- Excellent career development and learning opportunities worldwide.

- Competitive salary, including fixed salary plus annual premio.

- Company Car.

- Hybrid working up to 2 days working at home.

- Employee shares save scheme.

- Professional development opportunities and training.

- Collaborative, international working environment.

- Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and customer satisfaction.

- Experience in industrial sector will be positively considered. xysqume

- Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Compensation

National Collective Bargaining Agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti

Salary range: € 55. gross per year

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

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📌 People & Culture Manager (Italia)
🏢 Konecranes
📍 Italia