HR Manager

ICON plc; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking an HR Manager to lead HR Consulting Services across Italy and the Med region. This role is pivotal in supporting business objectives by partnering with leadership, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will have over five years of HR management experience, excellent communication skills in both Italian and English, and a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to professional growth and employee well-being, where your contributions will shape the future of clinical development.

Servizi

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits like childcare vouchers

Gym memberships

Travel discounts

Competenze

• 5+ years as an HR Manager with a focus on leadership partnership.
• Expertise in statutory compliance and HR policies.

Mansioni

• Support country leadership and site heads in HR activities.
• Manage employee relations and legal compliance.

Conoscenze

HR Management

Stakeholder Management

Statutory Compliance

Communication Skills

Grievance Handling

Descrizione del lavoro

HR Manager - Italy - Milan

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Role: HR Manager

Location: Italy, Milan

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research services, supporting pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and public health organizations from molecule to medicine.

With patients at the center of all we do, we accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, core to our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people are committed to excellence and passionate about our mission.

Our HR Managers deliver HR Consulting Services by supporting people leaders aligned with business objectives.

The Role

The HR Manager role supports the ICON business in Italy and other countries within the Med regional area.

The country/sub-region HR Manager works as part of the broader EMEA HR team, supported by the HR Shared Service team and specialist HR areas such as Reward, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. The role involves supporting country leadership, site heads, and people managers across various HR activities.

• Partner with Country Management Teams and Site Heads, providing support and challenge on HR and change management matters.
• Build relationships with key managers within your country and with offshore managers with people management responsibilities.
• Provide insights and advice on local labor laws and regulations to Regional HR leadership.
• Support the implementation of people strategies and HR programs, offering local insights.
• Deliver complex case management advice on disciplinary, performance, redundancy, and long-term sickness issues requiring country-specific interaction.
• Implement global HR initiatives and change programs within designated countries, collaborating with Centers of Excellence and global HR Business Partners.
• Manage employee relations, legal compliance, and HR policies to meet local requirements.
• Manage labor relations, including Works Councils, employee groups, and trade unions.
• Identify trends and issues from data sources like exit questionnaires and performance reviews, proposing improvement plans.
• Contribute to HR work streams related to acquisitions, divestments, and outsourcing, ensuring compliance with local labor laws such as ARD and TUPE.

Experience:

• 5+ years as an HR Manager, with demonstrated ability to partner with leadership and influence management decisions.
• Preferably from the services industry.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Expertise in statutory compliance.
• Experience delivering presentations to business teams.
• Experience in grievance handling and managing Works Council relationships.
• Flexibility to work extended hours.
• Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English, oral and written.

Location: Milan, hybrid work with 40% remote possibility.

Benefits of Working at ICON:

We are committed to developing our employees through continuous learning, engaging work, and professional growth opportunities.

Our competitive total rewards package includes base salary, variable pay, recognition programs, and comprehensive benefits tailored to support you and your family at all career stages.

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers, gym memberships, and travel discounts

Visit our careers site to learn more about ICON benefits.

ICON is committed to inclusion and diversity, providing an accessible, discrimination-free workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background or disability, and to request reasonable accommodations if needed.

If you are a current ICON employee, please click here to apply.