HR Site Manager

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**Drive People Operations Behind Cutting-Edge Tissue Solutions!**
**From stock preparation to tissue machinery and converting, Valmet leads the way in innovation—and we need YOU to lead the people side of that journey.**:
**Join us as**Site HR Leader**based in Lucca for our Italian sites. In this hybrid role, you’ll shape culture, partner with leaders, and ensure compliance while driving engagement and growth.**:
**Ready to make an impact?**:
In this dynamic role, you’ll combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution, working closely with diverse teams and senior stakeholders. You’ll have the chance to influence labor relations, drive HR initiatives, and foster an inclusive culture that empowers people at every level. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity. **Your responsibilities**: - Lead HR operations for three Italian sites, ensuring compliance and alignment with global HR processes.
- Collaborate with works councils and unions, managing negotiations and fostering positive labor relations.
- Drive annual HR cycles including performance reviews, compensation planning, and talent assessments.
- Coach and support local leaders on people management, engagement, and development strategies.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while promoting a healthy and engaging work environment. **Expectations for you**: - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- At least 6 years of HR leadership experience in a global, matrix organization.
- Strong knowledge of Italian labor laws and proven experience with works councils and union of at least 5 years.
- Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
- Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and HR systems (Workday preferred).



**To succeed in this role**:
You’ll need strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, a strategic mindset combined with operational execution, and the ability to manage complexity across multiple sites. Experience in HR compliance and employee relations is essential.
We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:
Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through.
Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly.
Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety.
Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value. **We offer**:
You’ll join a highly collaborative HR Operations team that drives transformation and continuous improvement across SEEMEA. This is a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, and you’ll have the freedom to innovate and shape the future of HR delivery. Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position in an international setting, with flexible working arrangements, modern tools, and opportunities for professional growth. We value our employees and provide local benefits, learning programs, and a supportive work-life balance. **Additional Information**:
**When everything works together**:
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
Join the team - and lead the way with us!

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7850fo