HR Business Partner - Manufacturing

Vertiv Co; Tognana; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an HR Business Partner - Manufacturing to join our Piove di Sacco site in Italy. The role acts as an operations and strategic HR partner to Manufacturing leadership, combining hands-on HR support with workforce planning and employee relations.

You will lead recruitment for plant operators, support organizational design and change, provide guidance on labor matters under Italian law, and work with management on rewards, performance, and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing leadership and operator populations.
• Union/industrial relations exposure recommended.
• Analytical skills to translate HR data into insights.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support for the Manufacturing leadership team and workforce planning.
• Assist Talent Acquisition for plant operators and other manufacturing roles.
• Guide organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
• Advise on labor, disciplinary, performance, attendance and other employee processes.
• Support compensation, benefits, promotions and rewards processes.
• Drive engagement and a positive, high-performance culture.

Skills

HRBP

Manufacturing experience

Labor relations

Data analytics

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR/BA/Law

Job description

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.

We are currently seeking an HR Business Partner - Manufacturing to join our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!

The HR Business Partner – Manufacturing acts as an operation and strategic HR partner to the Manufacturing leadership team, supporting the achievement of business objectives through effective people and organizational strategies.

The role combines hands‑on HR support in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, talent management and leadership development.

What kind of work will you be doing?

Talent Acquisition & Performance

Support recruitment and selection for plant operators and other manufacturing positions in partnership with Talent Acquisition.

Partner with managers to identify critical capabilities, talent gaps and work on development priorities together with L&D function

Business Partnership & Organization

Partner with Manufacturing and Operations leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies and actions.

Support organizational design, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives.

Provide HR guidance on organizational effectiveness, roles and responsibilities, headcount planning and capability requirements.

Use HR data and workforce insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities and support management decision‑making.

Employee & Industrial Relations

Provide guidance to managers on labour /contractual matters, ensuring consistent application of company policies and Italian employment legislation.

Take care of disciplinary, performance, attendance and other employee‑related processes for the plant

Support HR Director on works councils relationship as regards manufacturing function

Compensation & HR Processes

Support HR Director and business leaders on Compensation & Benefits matters, promotions, incentives and other reward‑related processes.

Ensure effective implementation of corporate and regional HR programs at site level.

Change & Employee Engagement

Support transformation, productivity and change‑management initiatives affecting the Manufacturing organization.

Develop effective communication and engagement approaches for Manufacturing

Promote a positive, inclusive and high‑performance culture.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner within manufacturing, operations or an industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Experience working with manufacturing leadership and with operator populations.
• Previous exposure to union/industrial relations is recommended
• Analytical skills and ability to translate HR and business data into actionable insights.
• Fluent English

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

The anticipated salary range for this role in Italy is between 45.000€ to 60.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].