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.

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📌 HR Manager Italy (Tavernerio)
🏢 Sonoco
📍 Tavernerio