Head Of Hr
Pubblicato il 15-09-2026 - Aenova Group in Milano
Head of HR
for the site Carugate MI, Italy
Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Carugate is a competence center for semisolids, these include creams and gels.
Your key responsibilities
The Head of HR is responsible for overseeing and developing all human resources activities within the plant (approximately 200 employees), ensuring alignment between HR strategies and operational, organizational, and business objectives. The role requires a strong on-site presence and close collaboration with all departments.
Oversee all personnel administration processes (time & attendance, contracts, payroll coordination with external providers or HQ)
Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective agreements
Monitor and analyze HR KPIs (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, productivity)
Manage relationships with employee representatives and unions
Participate in negotiations and union meetings
Proactively manage conflicts and labor disputes
Lead recruitment processes for blue-collar, white-collar, and middle management roles
Coordinate onboarding and induction programs
Manage relationships with staffing agencies and external partners
Identify training needs in collaboration with line managers
Plan and monitor technical and soft skills training programs
Support performance management and talent development processes
Support line managers in team management and people-related topics
Promote employee engagement and well-being initiatives
Manage employee surveys and follow-up action plans
Collaborate with HSE to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Promote a strong safety culture across the plant
Support internal and external audits and ensure HR compliance
Your profile
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related fields
5–7+ years of experience in HR roles, preferably in manufacturing environments
Proven experience in industrial relations and unionized environments
Strong knowledge of labor law and HR administration
Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
Familiarity with payroll processes
Experience in multinational or structured companies
Fluency in English
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Problem-solving mindset and results orientation
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, operational environments
Your motivation
Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creativelyand on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get-it-done" culture and think in terms of solutions ratherthan problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personalconversation!
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