HR Business Partner

Acolad group; Bologna; Ibrido; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global content solutions company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support teams across Italy. You will provide strategic HR guidance, manage the full employee lifecycle, and ensure compliance with Italian employment regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and fluency in English and Italian. The position offers a full-time contract with hybrid work options, competitive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Servizi

Competitive meal allowance

Health insurance

Additional seniority days off

Monthly team events

Coffee, tea, and snacks

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in HR business partnering, ideally within multinational environments.
• Solid understanding of HR policies, processes, and legal compliance in Italy.
• Fluency in both English and Italian (additional languages a plus).

Mansioni

• Serve as a strategic partner to local managers for HR matters.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Drive initiatives to promote a culture of dialogue and collaboration.

Conoscenze

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Strumenti

JIRA

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1995, the group is present in 22 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 1.600 employees supported by a network of +10.000 linguists around the world.

At Acolad, every position is key to our global growth: we know that we will only succeed if our people succeed.

Joining Acolad means a unique opportunity for professional development through a collaborative global environment that promotes talent and creativity. We are continuously looking for new talent (like you!) to support our mission to drive growth and innovation across some of the world’s leading brands.

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About the role

Acolad is looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner to support our teams across Italy. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to local managers, ensuring HR practices align with business goals and comply with Italian employment regulations. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, drive initiatives that foster engagement and wellbeing, and play a key role in employee relations, payroll supervision, and HR process optimization. This is a high-impact position ideal for an experienced HR professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to local managers, providing guidance on HR matters and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support the governance of all HR-related topics in collaboration with the Regional HRBP, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Apply deep knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in Italy to guide managers and employees effectively.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring exceptional employee experiences.
• Act as a coach to managers, empowering them to foster growth, development, and performance within their teams.
• Drive initiatives to promote a culture of dialogue, feedback, and collaboration within the organization.
• Oversee employee wellbeing and advocate for a healthy, inclusive, and dynamic workplace environment.
• Lead conflict resolution and employee relations, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.
• Play a pivotal role in payroll supervision and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Travel between our offices in Bologna, Rimini and Milan as needed to ensure a strong HR presence and employee engagement.
• Drive continuous process improvement in HR operations, leveraging tools such as JIRA and SAP to resolve operational demands efficiently.
• Present engaging monthly HR business updates to employees locally, fostering transparency and alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in HR business partnering, ideally within multinational environments.
• Solid understanding of HR policies, processes, and legal compliance (especially in Italy).
• Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, adept at balancing operational HR duties with long-term HR initiatives.
• Fluency in both English and Italian (additional languages a plus).
• High emotional intelligence and a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments with adaptability and resilience.
• Experience with HR systems and payroll management.
• Familiarity with HR metrics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

We offer

Join us and become part of a dynamic, multicultural team where your ideas and contributions will be valued. At Acolad, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues across the globe and contribute to meaningful projects. Together, let’s foster creativity, drive innovation, and make an impact!

• Full-time, permanent contract (40 hours/week).
• Location: Bologna (with travel between Bologna, Rimini and Milan).
• Competitive meal allowance and health insurance.
• Additional seniority days off to reward your experience and dedication.
• Flexible workplace with hybrid working options.
• Monthly team events to foster team spirit and connection.
• Coffee, tea, and snacks to fuel your creativity throughout the day!