HR Business Partner

• Florence area (Scandicci and Scarperia), Italy
• Fixed Term Contract : 10 months

This role operates within our Italian business to provide HR leadership and expertise supporting the Supply Chain and Operations teams.

• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate continuous improvement and implementing of new processes and procedures using strong Change Management skills
• Support and coach Plant managers and SC leaders to enable them to effectively manage their teams
• In conjunction with the Plant leadership team, ensure organisational design and resource capability are in place in both locations Italy to enable achievement of business goals
• Coordinate local recruitment working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and Hiring managers, ensuring headcount control and workforce planning
• Work in partnership with business managers to ensure effective management of employee relations issues by providing pragmatic HR solutions which meet business needs.
• Act as contact for SC and Operations employees, to provide professional, pragmatic and effective advice.
• Build / maintain good dialogue with local unions with the support of the line manager
• Ensure that the right plans are executed to continue to develop people according to business needs, talent management and budget (training, development plan)
• Maintain the relevant internal communication routines with employees : monthly meeting on the shop floor, general meetings, team briefs, local organisation announcements etc.
• CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Proven experience in similar HR manager role in an FMCG, multi-national, manufacturing company
• Strong change management skills, the Prosci certification is preferred
• Employee and industrial relations experience with demonstrated success in negotiations with unions
• Good knowledge of local employment legislation in Italy.
• Experience of building development and training plans
• Strong personal and team leadership skills
• Ability to influence without formal authority at all levels of organization
• Ability to handle complexity across multi-cultural and cross functional borders in a matrix organization
• Good balance between Results oriented / People oriented
• Structured and well organized
• Good analytical skills
• Self-starter, able to work remotely from line manager
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels and cross functionally.
• Strong team worker locally and internationally, Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive outlook, even under pressure.
• Flexible to change and embrace new initiatives
• Right balance between strategic thinking and execution
• Mature attitude with the ability to work remotely from direct leadership.
• Fluent Italian and English (Other languages as a plus)
• Ability to travel between two locations in Italy

LI-DNI

• As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.