Country Human Resources Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership
• Partner with country leadership to support business objectives through effective people strategies.
• Translate corporate and divisional HR initiatives into locally relevant actions while ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Support achievement of business goals and HR KPIs through proactive people solutions.

Employee Relations & Labor Law Compliance
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Lead and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes, performance management, and workforce changes.
• Partner with managers to identify and mitigate employee relations and legal risks.
• Maintain positive relationships with employee representatives and works councils where applicable.

Talent Management & Development




• Drive local implementation of talent management processes, including performance reviews, succession planning, and development initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment needs and workforce planning.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, team development, and employee engagement.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the country.

Compensation, Benefits & Rewards
• Partner with Compensation & Benefits teams to ensure competitive and compliant reward practices.
• Support annual salary review and incentive processes.
• Provide guidance to managers on compensation decisions within established frameworks.
• Ensure local application of reward programs is aligned with corporate standards and market practices.

HR Operations & Service Delivery
• Serve as the primary HR contact for the country.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence to deliver effective HR

📌 HR Manager Italy (Tavernerio)
🏢 Sonoco
📍 Tavernerio