International HR Business Partner
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Safilo España in Padova
With more than 3,500 employees, the Safilo Group is a worldwide leader in the premium eyewear sector for sunglasses, optical frames and sports eyewear.
Safilo is looking for a dynamic, German speaker, and business-oriented HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources Department in our Padova Headquarters, looking after the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the trusted HR partner for assigned business areas, advising managers on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee development and organizational change.
- Manage and support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning, compensation reviews and offboarding activities.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, HR policies, organizational changes and labor law compliance, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards.
- Drive annual HR processes and key people initiatives, supporting managers in building high-performing and engaged teams.
- Monitor workforce data, HR metrics and organizational trends, providing insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
- Lead or contribute to local and global HR projects focused on organizational development, employee engagement, change management and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with HR Operations and Centers of Excellence to ensure effective delivery of HR services and programs across the organization.
- Periodic travel to Safilo's office in Cologne, Germany, will be required to support business stakeholders and local HR initiatives.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in HR Business Partner, HR Generalist or Talent Acquisition roles within international and matrix organizations.
- Proven experience partnering with m