Chief People Officer

Piloda Group; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piloda Group in Naples, Italy, is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead and transform the Group’s People & Culture function across all business units.

Reporting directly to General Management, the CPO will define and implement a modern, integrated, and data-driven People Strategy, driving organizational growth, performance, and cross-unit integration.

The role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, governance across HR processes, and expertise in labor law.

Qualifications

• Senior HR experience in complex, multi-sector organizations.
• Data-driven approach to human capital management.
• Strong leadership and executive mindset.
• Experience with MBO, incentive systems, and performance management.
• Knowledge of Italian labor law and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s People & Culture strategy and organizational design.
• Oversee performance management, KPI systems, and talent development.
• Design compensation, incentive, and retention programs.
• Coordinate recruitment and strengthen employer branding.
• Implement leadership development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and effective labor relations.
• Monitor HR analytics and provide strategic support to the Executive Team.

Skills

Senior People/HR experience

Data-driven HR

Executive leadership

MBO / performance management

Italian labor law knowledge

Job description

Division: Piloda Group – All Business Units
Location: Naples, Italy
Contract: Permanent

Piloda Group, an Italian holding operating in construction, shipbuilding, and yachting, is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead and transform the Group’s People & Culture function across all business units.

Reporting directly to General Management, the CPO will define and implement a modern, integrated, and data-driven People Strategy, driving organizational growth, performance, and cross-unit integration.

The Role

The Chief People Officer will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Group’s entire People & Culture function, acting as a business partner and actively contributing to executive decision-making.

This role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, governance skills across HR processes, and a data-driven approach, in a growing multi-sector industrial context.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s People & Culture strategy and organizational design
• Oversee performance management, KPI systems, and talent development
• Design compensation, incentive, and retention programs
• Coordinate recruitment and strengthen employer branding
• Implement leadership development and succession planning
• Ensure compliance, governance, and effective labor relations
• Monitor HR analytics and provide strategic support to the Executive Team

Profile

• Proven experience in senior People/HR roles in complex, multi-sector organizations
• Modern, data-driven approach to human capital management
• Strong leadership, negotiation skills, and executive mindset
• Experience with MBO, incentive systems, and performance management
• Knowledge of Italian labor law

Why Join Piloda Group

• Piloda Group promotesequal opportunitiesand values diversity.
• The selection process is open to candidates of both sexes in accordance with Italian law (D.Lgs. 198/2006).
• Personal data will be processed in compliance withEU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).