Area People Partner — Hybrid HR & Change Leader

AniCura; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Insurance coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Smart working

Exclusive discounts on AniCura and at;

Wellbeing programmes

Career development opportunities

Pet-friendly working environment

Job summary

AniCura is seeking an Area People & Organisation Partner to align people strategies with veterinary business needs across a designated Italian region. Based in Rome with 50% remote and 50% field-based work, you will drive talent management, onboarding, development, retention, and compliance.

You will partner with senior leaders, coach managers, use people analytics, manage employee relations, and champion inclusion while modelling AniCura and Mars Veterinary Health values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in P&O business partnering, preferably multi-site or multi-country.
• Excellent Italian and English speaking and writing.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment practices in the area.
• Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Experience in change management and organizational development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret and act on people metrics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operating Unit leadership to understand business challenges and develop tailored people solutions across the region.
• Advise on organizational design and change management needs to support growth and transformation.
• Collaborate with area and hospital leadership to provide strategic, people-focused P&O support for veterinary practice.
• Support associate engagement through listening, pulse checks, and action planning.

Skills

P&O experience

Italian/English fluency

Stakeholder management

Organizational design

Change management

Data-driven mindset

Effective communication

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

AniCura is seeking an Area People & Organisation Partner to align people strategies with veterinary business needs across a designated Italian region. Based in Rome with 50% remote and 50% field-based work, you will drive talent management, onboarding, development, retention, and compliance.

You will partner with senior leaders, coach managers, use people analytics, manage employee relations, and champion inclusion while modelling AniCura and Mars Veterinary Health values.