## HR Manager ItalyApply: Onsite: ITA
- Tavernerio
- G561: Tempo pieno: Posted Today: JR-160628# 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 support.
* Maintain data accuracy and support reporting and analytics requirements.
* Ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes. ### Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
* Lead the HR aspects of organizational changes within the country.
* Support leaders and employees through business transformation and change initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience.
* Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and performance. # Required Qualifications ## Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
* 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner experience.
* Experience working within a multinational and matrixed organization.




* Strong experience supporting business leaders in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment preferred. ## Knowledge & Skills
* Strong knowledge of local employment law and employee relations practices.
* Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters.
* Strong business acumen and ability to align HR initiatives with business needs.
* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, coaching, and communication skills.
* Experience supporting change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
* Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actions. ## Personal Attributes
* High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
* Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
* Pragmatic, resilient, and solutions-oriented.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing competing priorities.
* Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities. # Travel & Location
* Based in Tavernerio
- Italy* Occasional domestic travel as required (approximately 10-15%).
* Regular interaction with global HR teams and business stakeholders. # Success Measures
* Strong partnership and credibility with country leadership.
* Compliance with local labor legislation and company policies.
* Positive employee relations climate and effective risk management.
* Improved talent outcomes, including engagement, retention, and succession readiness.
* Timely and effective delivery of HR initiatives and programs.
* Consistent application of HR processes and high-quality HR service delivery.

📌 HR Manager Italy (Tavernerio)
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📍 Tavernerio