HR Manager Italy
Pubblicato il 25-10-2026 - 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 Labor or 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