Senior People Manager JD Italy
Pubblicato il 06-08-2026 - Altro in Italia
Role Overview
The Senior People Manager acts as the primary People lead for JD Group in Italy, ensuring the seamless integration of global strategies within the local market. This role focuses on adapting and implementing Group‐wide People initiatives to fit the Italian retail and HQ landscape. Reporting directly to the Retail Associate Director South Europe, the successful candidate will work in close partnership with UK/EU‐based Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver a high‐quality, proactive People service that ensures full compliance with local labor laws while driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership and Business Alignment
Work closely with the JD Italy Country Manager to align People initiatives with retail performance, expansion, and commercial goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for UK/EU‐based Line Managers with teams in Milan and Rome, ensuring consistent management and local legal compliance.
Collaborate with the Group Reward COE and Group Finance to lead workforce planning and People budgeting,
balancing local market competitiveness with global cost targets.
Implement and report on the People strategy in Italy, ensuring consistency between UK Group guidelines and local operational needs through key People KPIs.
Employee Relations and Compliance
Manage local labor relations and complex disciplinary cases with a focus on minimizing legal risk while maintaining a positive, high‐performance work environment.
Ensure all personnel procedures are applied fairly and strictly, balancing Group standards with full compliance with the latest Italian labor laws.
Guarantee a transparent and safe workplace by enforcing anti‐discrimination measures and anti‐corruption protocols.
Act as the local expert in mitigating employment risks, providing proactive guidance to both local leadership and UK/EU‐based managers to ensure seamless operations across all regions.
Organizational Development and Change Leadership
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