HR Generalist

Essentra; Milano; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in plastics manufacturing is seeking an HR Generalist to support payroll and HR administration processes. This role requires expertise in Italian employment law and strong communication skills, ensuring timely and accurate HR service to employees. The ideal candidate will manage employee inquiries, payroll processes, and HR projects while maintaining compliance and building relationships with management. Strong problem-solving and attention to detail are essential in this mid-senior level role.

Servizi

Discretionary Annual Bonus

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Competenze

• Experience of working in an operational HR role providing advice and guidance on Italian employment law.
• Experience in payroll accounting and HR administration.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.

Mansioni

• Support Payroll and Personal Administration processes.
• Respond to internal enquiries related to HR issues.
• Manage employee relations issues in line with policies.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Knowledge of Italian labour law

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Human resources or Enterprise Administration diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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The HR Generalist is required to support our Payroll and Personal Administration processes in Milan and Bologna's site, reporting to the HR Manager. The role will provide a comprehensive HR support service to all employees in the site, specifically focusing on all matters related to payroll admin, time & attendance and other HR administrative tasks to ensure all transactional elements of HR are managed in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.

This is a generalist role, reinforcing HR within the role of line managers as well as providing commercially/market relevant coaching and advice to the site management team.

The role may also work on key HR initiatives and Group projects.

Typical Accountabilities

• Respond to a wide range of internal enquiries, relating to HR issues, in a professional manner, ensuring that internal stakeholders receive timely, accurate and valuable advice.
• Building trusted relationships with leaders
• Coordinate through external payroll agency the preparation of elements for monthly pay-run.
• Control and check monthly basis data accuracy in preparation of Payroll process, and 13th pay-run
• Manage salary deductions (children, etc.), bank account modifications, personal address, etc.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on all labour law, payroll and social security related topics
• New starter management: offer letter, employment contract, create employee file in HR database and systems
• Produce ad-hoc personnel certificates, personnel-related documents
• Maintenance of the time recording system: new user creation, monthly checks, follow-up sickness, absence
• Preparation of monthly reports (headcount, absence)
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with deadlines and time limits
• Administrative tasks for temporary staff (recruitment / monitoring working hours / invoice control)
• Proactive management of complex employee relations issues in line with Essentra policies & procedures
• Support the HR Manager with HR programs and projects such as pay review, performance review, bonus processes, taking the lead on the administrative aspects of these.
• Support in the implementation and further development of HR processes
• Undertake and support HR projects within the business including employee engagement, internal communications, training and development, business development, organisational development and change management
• Other administrative tasks as required

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• High command of written and spoken English is mandatory, Native or bilingual Italian is a must
• Experience of working in an operational HR role providing advice and guidance on Italian employment law and HR issues
• Experience in payroll accounting and HR administration
• Good knowledge of Italian labour law
• Use of HR systems and Microsoft Office products
• Hands‑on mentality
• Good office skills
• Ability to work on a number of activities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Confidential and proactive approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prepare and report on sensitive and complex information as required
• Thorough experience of resolving complex casework problems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills at all levels
• Human resources or Enterprise Administration diploma or equivalent
• Experience working within a complex multi‑function business
• A working knowledge of recruitment and on‑boarding processes
• Strong employee relations background
• Ability to influence business leaders
• Experience in time management

What we offer

• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

At Essentra we are ideally looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a close team, are passionate about what they do and who strive to make a difference. We are always looking to better ourselves and are keen to recruit individuals who like to innovate and improve processes.

Essentra Plc, is a global market leader in plastic injection moulded and vinyl dip moulded components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications.

The BMP site is a manufacturing and distribution facility and a key part of Essentra. The location encompasses a high volume, product mix manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environment. Health, safety and environmental sustainability are a core values that align to our business objectives.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Plastics Manufacturing