HR Partner Italy

Primary Function of Position:

The HR Partner is a client facing role that will work closely with Centers of Expertise (COE) and HR Business Leaders (HRBLs) to partner closely with business leaders and employees to provide high-touch face to face support on key HR processes. The HR Partner will support teams to resolve complex issues and tasks not handled by the People Services team because a greater level of care and support are needed. The HR Partner will utilize HR expertise plus geo/BU/ function-specific knowledge to solve talent-related problems support leaders with recurring HR programs and support special initiatives across the business.

In 2025 and Q1 2026 the HR Partner Italy Iberia will be responsible for driving the HR integration plan for the integration of the distributors in Italy and Iberia and ensuring full HR readiness for the close of the transaction.

In addition this role will ensure cultural integration country leadership transition onboarding and the implementation of the compensation and benefits harmonization post close.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with managers build a positive employee environment that emphasizes Intuitives culture core values and individual and leadership expectations.
• Provide day to day support to HRBLs to support large groups while providing the right level of support at the right time.
• Actively partner with People Services team to successfully deliver on cyclical processes and support business needs.
• Act as a liaison between client groups and the employee relations and people services teams to escalate cases identify areas of opportunity provide constructive feedback and engage in effective solutioning when challenges arise.
• Manage the Unions employee representation bodies union consultation and any other local statutory HR consultation process.
• Own and support with some Employee Relations Case management where local know how language and process is required in coordination with the European ER team.
• Service as connection point to COEs to customize solutions and programs as needed to meet business needs.
• Act as project lead for delivery of recurring HR services and core process (e.g. P&C process Goal setting).
• Deliver expert coaching and consulting to senior management and employees to drive a high-performance culture.
• Build manager capability through coaching and facilitation of various training programs to build capability across client groups/regions.
• Provide guidance and coaching on HR & talent programs: merit performance review performance improvement talent planning talent development succession planning etc.
• Ensure delivery of a sustainable consistent employee experience that is aligned with the HR strategy and employee value proposition. Escalate feedback to People Services teams as needed.
• Understand business requests and strategize on the execution of these solutions with other HR leaders as needed to determine best solution and course of action.
• Continuously monitor performance of HR programs locally and be the voice of business with COEs providing real-time feedback when needed.  Effectively articulate business requirements/needs to services and COE teams.
• Participate in various HR projects in recruiting performance management playbook development programs and policies development and implementation etc.
• Proactively leverage data and dashboards to assess trends identify issues themes and framing of data driven solutions for client groups supported.
• Acts as local face of HR for locations with large employee populations providing feedback and input when necessary and escalating issues as needed.
• Leverage technology and defined process to deliver services globally.

Qualifications :

Required Knowledge Skills and Experience:

• 8 years of experience in Human Resources in a client-facing role.
• 8 years of experience in an HR and/or COE role working knowledge required to apply COE interventions.
• 5 years of experience working in a global and distributed work environment.
• Experience working in a shared service environment preferred.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience with organization transformation and integrations.
• Bachelors degree in a business or HR-related field desired.
• Knowledge of labor and compliance related laws based on geography.
• Locally relevant language as required by geography (Italian is a must for this role).

Skills:

• This position will need to interact and influence all levels of the organization.
• As the voice of the business this role will need to be able to influence both COE and People Service leaders.
• Proven ability to build trust and relationships with partners at various levels in the organization.
• Ability to exercise discretion sound judgment objectivity with the highest professional ethics and always maintain confidentiality.
• Effective analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Data-driven and able to synthesize key insights.
• Ability to simplify complex problems to provide clarity in driving resolution.
• Versatile and action-oriented; ability to manage projects from inception through to closure.
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner so the message easily translates across all areas of the organization.
• Ability to create and foster business relationships with leaders and employees across a range of functions and business groups
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Accomplished organizational skills including the ability to accomplish demanding timeline objectives.
• Must have the ability to work at strategic operational and tactical levels on a global scale.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust credibility and strong productive relationships.
• Excellent organizational and project/program management skills.
• Familiarity and comfort in working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to objectively coach employees and managers through complex difficult and emotional issues.
• High change agility.

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Additional Information :

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time