HR Manager Italy

HR Manager Italy

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Milan, Italy, IT

Job Description:

Job Summary

The HR Manager is responsible for ensuring legal compliance across all employment-related matters
while providing expert guidance on labor law, employee relations, and risk management. This role serves
as a key advisor to leadership and HR teams, ensuring alignment between Italian labor legislation and
Foundever’s global HR policies.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Law & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Italian labor legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and
regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in employment law and proactively advise leadership and HR stakeholders on
potential impacts and required actions.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and
employment documentation in line with legal requirements.
Employee Relations & Case Management
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances,
investigations, and terminations.
• Provide expert guidance on performance management processes to ensure legal soundness and
consistency.
• Act as a subject matter expert for sensitive cases, ensuring fair treatment and risk mitigation.
Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and operational teams on
labor law and employee relations matters.




• Support negotiations with works councils, unions, or employee representatives when applicable.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, labor authorities, and regulatory bodies as required.
Risk Management & Governance
• Identify employment-related legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews related to labor compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping to support legal defensibility.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
• Deliver training and guidance to managers and HR teams on labor law, employee relations, and
best practices.
• Promote consistent and compliant application of HR policies across the organization.

Qualificaltions and Competencies

Degree in Law (mandatory); specialization in Labor or Employment Law is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in employment law, HR legal advisory, or employee
relations roles.
• Strong, practical knowledge of Italian labor legislation and employment practices.
• Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization is an advantage.
• BPO experience preferred

The ideal candidate also has exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as high ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism

Job Segment: Employee Relations, HR Manager, HR, BPO, Risk Management, Human Resources, Operations, Finance

📌 HR Manager Italy (Milano)
🏢 Foundever
📍 Milano