HR Manager Italy

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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