Senior HR Generalist

Wolters Kluwer

10+ Years | Torino, Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, Italy (Hybrid) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity within our HR Operations organization to make a meaningful impact at the national level in Italy while collaborating with European and global teams. In this role, you will provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees, both operationally and through project-based initiatives, ensuring compliance with local regulations and practices in an international environment. As the HR function evolves 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 broad range of HR activities, you will identify and implement opportunities to enhance the employee experience, improve business outcomes, and support strategic initiatives.

Must Have

Provide guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle
Support and manage HR projects and tasks in collaboration with business leaders, HR teams, and Centers of Expertise (COEs)
Facilitate reporting and information exchange for Works Council
Ensure legal documentation and compliance for Works Council
Assist in managing and executing agreements, ensuring alignment with company strategy
Minimum 10 years of operational and advisory HR experience
Strong knowledge of employment regulations and HR administration
Proven track record in managing projects and organizational change
Proficiency in HCM systems (preferably Workday) and Microsoft Office
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and regulations
Acts with integrity and ensures confidentiality
Builds strong relationships through trust, collaboration, and credibility
Delivers results through effective stakeholder management in an international context
Thrives under pressure, managing competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Good to Have

Experience in a global company
Background in technology or professional services
Familiarity with complex matrix organizations

Perks & Benefits

Well-being benefits providing tools, programs, and resources
Valued for contributions
Health, safety, and well-being are important
Caring and inclusive culture
Opportunities to grow

Job Description

HR GENERALIST

As the HR function evolves 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 broad range of HR activities, you will identify and implement opportunities to enhance the employee experience, improve business outcomes, and support strategic initiatives.

Reporting to: Associate Director, HR Italy

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Advisory and Support

Provide guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, including:

Employment benefits and regulatory compliance
Absenteeism management and reintegration
Local accountability for compensation processes
HR programs and administrative matters
Mobility and flexible work arrangements
Engagement and retention initiatives
Performance management
Employee relations

2. Project and Process Management

Support and manage HR projects and tasks in collaboration with business leaders, HR teams, and Centers of Expertise (COEs), including:

Payroll and administrative activities
Implementation of HR policies and solutions
Support for organizational restructuring plans
HR technology deployment
Organizational development initiatives
Reward frameworks, job evaluation, and recognition programs
Employee engagement and development programs

3. Works Council Support

Facilitate reporting and information exchange
Ensure legal documentation and compliance
Assist in managing and executing agreements, ensuring alignment with company strategy and providing operational support to the HR team

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Law, or Business Management (or equivalent)

Experience

Minimum 10 years of operational and advisory HR experience in a similar role
Strong knowledge of employment regulations and HR administration
Proven track record in managing projects and organizational change
Experience in a global company preferred
Background in technology or professional services is a plus
Familiarity with complex matrix organizations advantageous
Proficiency in HCM systems (preferably Workday) and Microsoft Office

Attributes

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and regulations
Acts with integrity and ensures confidentiality
Builds strong relationships through trust, collaboration, and credibility
Delivers results through effective stakeholder management in an international context
Thrives under pressure, managing competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

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