30 ott - Milano
Foundever
Req ID#: 417293
Milan, Italy, IT
Job Description:
Job Summary
The 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 Responsibilities
Employment 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 preferred
The ideal candidate also has exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as high ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism