Chaberton Professionals, a division of Chaberton Partners specialized in the search and selection of Middle and Top Management professionals, is currently looking for a Head of HR Italy on behalf of a multinational organization with a well-established international footprint and a long-standing presence in the Italian market, operating across multiple sites nationwide.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced HR professional who will play a key role in supporting the organization's transformation journey while acting as a trusted advisor to local and international stakeholders.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO Italy and functionally to the European HR leadership, the Head of HR Italy will lead the people and organizational agenda across the Italian business (approximately 150 employees).

The role requires a highly operational and hands-on approach, combining strong business partnership capabilities with deep expertise in industrial relations, organizational transformation, and employment law. The successful candidate will be a visible presence across operational sites, supporting leaders and ensuring effective implementation of HR strategies and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the people and organizational agenda during a significant business transformation phase, including organizational design, workforce planning, and personnel cost management in partnership with Finance and Controlling.
- Drive restructuring initiatives when required, ensuring legal compliance, business continuity, and appropriate management of talent retention.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with trade unions, employee representatives, and social partners, leading negotiations when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with Italian labor legislation and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Oversee labor disputes and litigation in coordination with external legal advisors and labor consultants.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, supporting managers in handling complex people-related situations.
- Lead performance management,



compensation and benefits, talent management, succession planning, and employee development processes.
- Monitor headcount evolution and personnel costs against budget targets.
- Lead, coach, and develop the local HR team, ensuring efficient HR operations and payroll processes.
- Drive continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives within HR processes and systems.
- Act as the key HR interface with European and Group functions, ensuring effective implementation of corporate policies and initiatives at local level.

Requirements

- 15+ years of HR experience, with a proven track record in industrial relations and organizational transformation.
- Demonstrated experience managing restructuring processes, collective dismissal procedures, and union negotiations in Italy.
- Deep knowledge of Italian employment law and labor regulations.
- Strong experience with restructuring tools, social safety measures, incentivized exits, settlement agreements, and labor litigation management.
- Previous experience within operational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or multi-site environments.
- Credibility and ability to interact effectively with both blue-collar and white-collar populations.
- Experience working within international and matrix organizations.
- Proven leadership experience managing HR teams.
- Strong business acumen and financial awareness.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Resilient, pragmatic, and able to operate effectively under pressure.
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, Employment Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Fluent Italian and English.

Location: Italy (regular presence across operational sites is required). Compensation & Benefits

- Permanent employment contract
- Base salary: up to €80,000 gross annual salary
- Annual premio: 15% MBO
- Additional benefits package

This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a well-established international organization, working closely with senior leadership while driving meaningful transformation across the Italian business.

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