HR Generalist

Medacta International; Cermenate; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medacta International in Lombardy is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to lead core HR activities in an industrial environment, with a strong focus on payroll, cost monitoring and budget planning. The role covers HR administration, payroll coordination with external consultants, recruitment for technical/manufacturing profiles, and employee relations, including onboarding and performance support.

Fluency in English and expert Excel skills are expected, along with full compliance to Italian

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist or specialist experience, including payroll and cost analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian labour law and metalworking collective agreement.
• Experience in preparing and monitoring personnel budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition for technical/manufacturing profiles.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with HR/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel administration and ensure compliance with labour legislation and collective agreements.
• Coordinate payroll processing with external consultants.
• Manage hiring, contract changes, terminations and other employment events.
• Monitor attendance, absences, overtime and variable remuneration elements.
• Support employment-law matters and employee relations.
• Manage activities related to medical certificates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Results-oriented

Teamwork

Discretion

Integrity

Flexibility

English proficiency

Education

Economics/HR/Law degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an HR Generalist with solid experience in managing the main HR activities, preferably gained in an industrial environment.

The role will be involved in both personnel administration and people management activities, with particular focus on payroll processes, cost monitoring and budget planning, as well as Talent Acquisition activities.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Administration & Payroll

• Manage and oversee personnel administration activities, ensuring the correct application of labour legislation and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate and verify the payroll processing cycle in collaboration with external consultants.
• Manage the administrative aspects of hiring, contractual changes, terminations and other employment-related events.
• Monitor attendance, absences, overtime and other variable elements of remuneration.
• Support the management of employment-law matters and employee relations.
• Manage activities relating to medical certificates.

HR Controlling & Budget

• Manage the preparation and monitoring of the annual personnel cost budget and related forecasts.
• Analyse personnel costs, budget variances and key HR indicators.
• Prepare periodic reports.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment process, from gathering requirements with Hiring Managers through to the onboarding of new hires.
• Post job advertisements, screen CVs and conduct selection interviews.
• Collaborate with functional managers to identify the profiles best suited to business needs, with particular focus on technical and manufacturing roles.
• Coordinate relationships with recruitment agencies and other external partners.
• Support the onboarding of new employees.

Candidate Profile:

Education And Technical Skills

• Degree in Economics, Human Resources, Law or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in generalist or specialist HR roles, with hands-on experience in payroll processes and labour cost analysis. Excellent knowledge of Italian employment law and, preferably, the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry.
• Experience in preparing and monitoring personnel budgets and forecasts.
• Experience in managing Talent Acquisition processes, preferably for technical and manufacturing profiles.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and familiarity with HR and payroll management systems.

Personal Qualities

• Accuracy, reliability and attention to detail.
• Analytical skills and a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving mindset and pragmatic approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Discretion and integrity in handling information.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

The opportunity to join an international industrial company and actively contribute to the management and development of HR processes in an environment that values teamwork, mutual trust and efficient execution.

Medacta International is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.