Hr Manager Italy
Pubblicato il 24-09-2026 - Foundever in Milano
Job SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesEmployment 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 Laboror 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 preferredThe ideal candidate also has exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as high ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism