HR Generalist

This is an exciting new role within our HR Operations organization, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the national level in Italy while collaborating across European and global teams. In this role, you will provide HR advice and support to managers and employees, both operationally and through project-based initiatives, ensuring compliance with local practices and regulations in an international working environment.

As the HR function continues to evolve in response to employee expectations, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, you will play a key role in adapting processes and aligning strategies. By managing a diverse range of HR-related tasks, you will identify and drive opportunities to enhance the employee experience, improve business outcomes, and support the execution of strategic initiatives. You will be reporting to the Associate Director HR Italy.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide advice, effort and guidance to managers and employees on a variety of HR topics throughout the entire job lifecycle, including:
   • Employment benefits and regulations
   • Absenteeism and reintegration
   • Local accountability for compensation processes
   • HR programs and administrative issues
   • Mobility and flexible work arrangements
   • Engagement & retention
   • Performance management
   • Employee relations
2. Support and manage projects and tasks in our team and in close partnership with the business, HR and COEs, for:
   • Organizational development
   • HR technology implementation
   • Reward frameworks, job evaluation and recognition programs
   • Implementation of HR regulations and solutions
   • Deploying initiatives to drive employee engagement and development
   • Administrative tasks
3. Support the team on Works Councils matters, providing information to the Works Councils:
   • Facilitate related reporting and information exchanges
   • Ensure the maintenance of legal documentation and information

Education:

• Degree in human resources, law or business management

Work Experience:

• At least 4 years operational and advisory HR experience within a similar role
• Solid knowledge of employment regulations and administration is essential
• Successful track record in managing projects and organizational changes
• Previous experience of working within a global matrix organization is an advantage
• Experience with HCM systems is essential, preferably Workday, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attributes:

• Actively ensure knowledge of HR practices and regulations is up to date
• Always maintain confidentiality and act with personal and professional integrity
• Build credible relationships with stakeholders through trust, teamwork and accountability
• Drive results through effective stakeholder management in an international environment
• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken

What do we offer you?

• Flexible working hours and flexible working policy (3 days a week from home, 2 days a week in the office)
• Training courses and full access to E-learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning
• On-line well-being programs
• Welfare platform
• Development plans to help you steer your career path
• Community and teambuilding events like the global code games, network events and Wolters Kluwer value days