HR Partner Italy

GBfoods; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading food company in Milan is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support various strategic HR initiatives. You will manage the employee lifecycle, engage with business leaders, and drive HR projects while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in HR, a relevant degree, and fluency in Italian and English.

Servizi

Multicultural team environment

Career development opportunities

Health and sustainability focus

Competenze

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, ideally in FMCG.
• Experience in an international context is a plus.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Mansioni

• Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive and support cross-departmental strategic projects.

Conoscenze

Fluent in Italian and English

Strong communication skills

Independent and structured working style

Pragmatic and results-oriented mindset

Flexibility in handling multiple projects

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Law, HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

MS Office skills

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our European region, with presence in 8 countries, with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to, and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 986 million euros and a team of around 1.870 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Mission

Mission :

We are currently seeking a HR Business Partner to join our dynamic and passionate HR Italy local team, based at our office in Milan.

This strategic role will be instrumental in shaping and driving engagement, talent management, learning & development, DEI and organization across the Business Units and partnering with all the Business leaders of the different functions (Finance, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales, Customer Service & HR). The selected candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and their teams, contributing to the evolution of our people strategy and supporting key transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities.

Role & Responsibilities

As a HR Business Partner within the HR Italy team, based at our office in Milan, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in supporting the Business Unit. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees within the Business Unit
• Provide comprehensive HR support across all personnel-related matters
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Continuously review, optimize, and manage HR processes, including cross-functional initiatives
• Drive and support cross-departmental strategic projects
• Lead the execution and implementation of both operational and strategic HR projects
• Collaborate with external HR service providers to ensure high-quality support
• Prepare and deliver ad-hoc HR analytics and key performance indicator reports

Projects and process support

• Engagement Plan Italy, with actions across local HR.
• Workvivo channel, with a compelling communication strategy
• Specific projects on talents for Italy
• DEI activities
• Continuous improvement and process standardization projects

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and teamwork, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, ideally in a fully integrated company within an FMCG environment; additional experience in an international context is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Law, HR, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Excellent MS Office skills and ideally experience with SAP SuccessFactors
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Strong communication skills
• Independent and structured working style
• Pragmatic and results-oriented mindset
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization

What We Expect from You

• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Strong influencing capabilities at all levels, driving alignment and engagement in complex environments.
• Resilience and adaptability, paired with a consistently positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Change agent and transformational mindset, with a proactive approach to driving organizational evolution.
• Strategic vision balanced with a hands-on approach, ensuring both high-level impact and operational execution.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities, capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Alignment with GBfoods’ core values: Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership, and Joy—bringing these to life in daily interactions and decision-making.