Our client is a successful and fast-growing international food producer, with a clear focus on quality, innovation and sustainability. In light of its ambitious multi-year growth strategy, the company invests continuously in modern production technologies and a fully integrated supply chain to support its expansion. As the business evolves and scales, we are looking for an HR Manager who can bring further structure and professionalization to the people function, combining a strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach.

The Team as part of the local Leadership Team, you are the go-to person for all HR topics in Italy. You work closely with the General Manager, the local management team, and Group CHRO to ensure organizational alignment between local objectives and the overall Group strategy. At the same time, you guide a small HR team (4 people) while driving organizational excellence and ensuring smooth operations across all Italian sites.

Lead People & Organization transformation to support growth and performance

You define and execute a clear HR strategy & roadmap, translating business priorities into impactful people initiatives that support growth and transformation of local operations

Design and implement consistent and scalable HR policies & processes, tools and best practices, in line with Group strategy, to increase organizational effectiveness

Shape and continuously optimize the organization to fit business requirements

Lead by example ensuring HR runs smoothly and delivers high-quality across HR operations, policies and services

Guide the local HR team and champion a positive work environment where people feel engaged, accountable and part of one team

Foster a culture of continuous development at all levels:



coach and support managers in refining their leadership skills and motivating their teams

Responsible for social dialogue and negotiations alongside Plant Managers; you provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution and performance improvement plans.

Monitor HR performance by providing the Management Team with clear, data-driven KPIs and insights to support informed decision-making

You report directly to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the Group CHRO.

Charismatic & driven People Leader with an international mindset

Master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field

10+ years of relevant HR experience in an industrial, food or FMCG environment

Experience in international matrix organizations and in navigating cultural differences.

Pragmatic knowledge of Italian labour law and social legislation

Fluent in Italian and English

Inspiring, enthusiastic HR leader with a strong “roll up your sleeves” mentality and a clear focus on results

Persuasive negotiator, able to influence from shop floor to management

Excellent understanding of people and business dynamics and processes

Customer- and market driven

Stress resistant and flexible

Excellent career opportunity to join an innovative and international key player. You will be part of a company with a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and informal working environment, collaborating with engaged leadership and talented colleagues. High degree of autonomy with space for initiative, where your input and vision are valued, with a real scope to shape the organization, influence decision-making and leave a visible footprint on the business. Centrally based at the Italian Office in Romagna, in the area between Imola, Ravenna and Cesena.

HR Manager Italy Romagna, between Imola, Ravenna and Cesena

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📌 Director of Human Resources - (in English) (Emilia-Romagna)
🏢 CeresRecruitment
📍 Emilia-Romagna