HR Manager

Element Solutions Inc; Trecate; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work up to 2 days/week

Company laptop

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc in Italy is seeking an HR Manager to lead the country HR agenda across four sites, aligning people priorities with business needs and local labour requirements. You will develop the local HR team and ensure compliant, effective HR support across the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include managing employee relations, payroll interfaces, and HR processes, while coordinating with European HR standards and leveraging a hybrid work model with up to two remote days per week.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in international industrial/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR agenda for Italy across 4 sites and translate business needs into people priorities.
• Manage employee and labour relations in Italy, aligning with local legislation and collective agreements.
• Drive core HR processes: planning, onboarding, performance, compensation input, talent review, and succession planning.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Leadership

Change management

Education

University degree in Human Resources

HR certification

Tools

HRIS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit: ESI HQ & Other

Division: HR - Business

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

The HR Manager Italy leads the country HR agenda across the Italian organization, covering 4 sites including manufacturing operations (+ 250 employees). The role ensures that people priorities are aligned with business needs, Italian labour requirements and the Continental Europe HR strategy. Acting as a trusted partner to country, site and functional leaders, the role supports organizational effectiveness, employee relations, talent development, engagement and change implementation. It also develops and guides the local HR team, collaborates effectively with HR CoEs and regional HR stakeholders, and ensures consistent, high-quality HR support across the employee lifecycle. The position contributes to European HR initiatives and ensures their successful, pragmatic implementation within the Italian business context.

The position is based in Trecate (NO), Italy.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the HR agenda for Italy across 4 sites, including manufacturing operations, partnering with country, site and functional leaders to translate business needs into clear people priorities and actions.
• Manage employee relations, labour relations and HR compliance matters in Italy, ensuring alignment with local legislation, company policies and applicable collective agreements.
• Drive core HR processes including workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, compensation input, talent review and succession planning, in close collaboration with the Talent Acquisition CoE on recruitment delivery and hiring priorities.
• Coach and support managers on leadership effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, change management, engagement and individual employee matters.
• Lead, develop and coordinate the local HR team, ensuring clear priorities, strong capability, effective service delivery and alignment with European HR standards.
• Contribute to European HR projects and initiatives, representing Italian requirements, coordinating local implementation and ensuring alignment between European standards and local business/site needs.
• Supervise Time& Attendance and payroll delivery for Italy in collaboration with the Payroll CoE, ensuring timely inputs, effective issue resolution, compliance and a reliable employee experience.
• Oversee selected common site services and employee-related general services, including benefits administration, company car fleet coordination, reception services and other shared site support activities, ensuring consistency, compliance and an effective employee experience across Italian sites.

Who are You?

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Law, Psychology or related field. Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an international industrial or manufacturing environment, including experience supporting multiple sites, managing employee relations, overseeing payroll interfaces, driving HR operations and leading local HR teams in Italy.

What competencies will you need?

• Strong knowledge of Italian labour law, employee relations, applicable collective labour practices, performance and talent processes, payroll interfaces, recruitment coordination with Talent Acquisition CoEs, compensation cycles, HR systems and data reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS tools.
• Italian: native or fluent. English: fluent professional level. Additional European languages are a plus.
• Business partnership, employment law and employee relations judgement, change management, influencing and communication, leadership and team development, collaboration with CoEs, project implementation, analytical mindset and execution discipline.

We are Offering...

You will be employed with the National Contract of Chemists (CCNL Chimico) with the possibility to subscribe to the related Health and Pension funds (FASCHIM and FONCHIM).

As part of our team here you will receive a competitive base salary, you will participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme, as well as a yearly welfare plan.

You will receive a company laptop computer, mobile phone and you will access to the company canteen.

We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week.

At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

For this role, we are offering a salary starting from € 73.000 per annum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.