Head of Human Resources - Italy

We are Straumann. United for global excellence in dentistry.

Every vision has its story. Ours began more than 60 years ago. Since then, our innovations and achievements have become landmarks in dentistry worldwide. Straumann began as a family-owned institute, grew into a publicly owned holding, and today comprises several international companies around the world. Straumann Group develops, manufactures, and supplies dental implants, instruments, biomaterials, CADCAM prosthetics, digital equipment, software, and clear aligners for applications in replacement, restorative, orthodontic and preventative dentistry.

Culture
Mindset drives behaviour, behaviour drives culture and our culture ultimately drives results. Our core beliefs create shared value for our patients, customers and employees. Our unique player learner mindset is at the core of our culture. Our people are empowered to seize opportunities, strive for impact and are hungry to grow. We’re accountable for our own actions and when we fail, we fail fast and move on, learning all the time.

Job Purpose
With a new HR Operating Model, a new HR Business Partnering approach is required to support the scalability of business and organizational growth plans. Focus is on a consistent, standardized, and efficient HR delivery across all moments that matter. The role of the Head of HR Italy is to drive business performance through people. The Head of HR is an integral part of the EMEA- HR Team with the full spectrum of HR and leadership expertise to ensure effective and sustainable working relations and performance. The Head of HR provides strategic and tactical consultation to the business and will be the main point of contact for senior management in the assigned function and/or business area. The HR Business Partner reports with a solid line to the General Manager Italy and in a matrix to the Head HR Southern Hub.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Understand business and people needs; articulate and translate business trends, needs and challenges and feedback to various stakeholders within and outside of the HR community
• Act as a strategic partner, coach, mentor and advisor to our Italy leaders to enable them to deliver performance through their people in line with Straumann Group strategy, purpose, mindset and core beliefs
• Take ownership in local HR processes (e.g. budgeting, workforce planning, performance management, engagement, rewards review, talent and succession, etc.)
• Ensure implementation of HR Solutions, Initiatives & Processes within a matrix collaboration and evaluate, feedback success of it
• Lead the implementation and further improvement of HR processes supported by digital tools to develop the department towards a more self-service organization together and in collaboration with the respective HR functions
• Act as a Transformation and Change Agent and take a leading role in our Culture Journey to foster a high-performing and engaged workforce
• Provide a highly responsive HR support to a fast-paced global and agile business
• Drive and influence a positive employee (life) experience across all moments that matter by enabling the business leaders
• Proactive and regular exchange with HR Leaders including best practice sharing in Western Europe

Requirements needed

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally responsible for several countries
• Broad expertise in Human Resources with a track record in a multinational business environment
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels and become a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Experienced working with different cultures and knowledgeable on international labor laws incl. works council collaboration
• Experienced in HR transformation and digitalization
• Widespread knowledge of coaching, leadership development and succession planning with demonstrated success in building talent pools and leadership pipelines
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and able to quickly adapt to change
• Team player with high level of integrity and commitment
• Strategic thinking ability paired with a can-do mentality
• Ability to exercise good judgment to make decisions without full clarity of all relevant facts in a fast-paced environment
• Business fluency in Italian & English

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: Italy : Milan

Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%

Requisition ID: 17607