HR Business partner - Temporary contract

Founded in 1922, Socomec is a global industrial group with over 4,200 employees. We specialize in ensuring the availability, control, and safety of low-voltage electrical networks, with a strong commitment to optimizing our customers’ energy performance.

Being part of the Socomec team means developing your skills in a dynamic, innovative, and international environment—one that is deeply committed to sustainability and actively contributing to the energy transition.

We are currently looking for a passionate and results-driven HR Business Partner to temporarily join our EMEA and Italian HR teams as a maternity leave replacement starting in July.

In this role, based in Italy, you will collaborate closely with business leaders across Italy, Spain, and Portugal, supporting our Sales & After Sales organization and playing a key role in shaping and delivering our people strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an HR Business Partner, you will:

1) Implementing Group HR Strategy and Policies:

• Lead the local execution of the Group HR strategy, including Talent Acquisition, Performance & Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Compensation & Benefits within the Southern Europe region.

2) Supporting Regional Business Operations:

• Work in close collaboration with business leaders and managers to deploy employment programs and HR processes that align with regional business objectives.
• Coach and advise leaders and managers on people, organizational, and cultural issues, supporting key business initiatives and addressing day-to-day needs.
• Provide active support to leaders, managers, and employees to foster people development and drive change management.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, addressing individual and collective topics with expert legal and HR support.
• Collect and monitor HR data and KPIs for country, region, and group reporting, enabling informed decision-making at all levels.

3) Contributing to Local and Global HR Projects:

• Participate as an international HRBP in both local and global HR projects, contributing to the enhancement of Management & HR practices at the Group level.

What You’ll Bring

• A university degree (Master’s in HR is a plus)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner and/or Recruiter
• Experience in an international, matrixed organization is highly valued
• Fluency in Italian and English is essential; Spanish is a strong advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, challenge the status quo and influence, onsite as well as in remote
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in multicultural environments
• Flexibility and willingness to travel in assigned countries when needed

This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, support key business functions, and grow your career—all within a people-centric, sustainable, and international organization.

If you're ready to take on a dynamic HR role during a transformative period, we’d love to hear from you!