HR - People Partner (Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity leave replacement)

Xylem; Verona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 global water solutions company, is seeking an HR People Partner for our Montecchio Maggiore plant (VI) on a fixed-term maternity leave replacement. The role partners with managers and employees across HR topics, delivering core programs and ensuring compliance within Italy.

Responsibilities include employee relations, labor relations, program implementation, and talent development support. English fluency and a HR-related master’s degree are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, labor law or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations and compliance across HR policies and practices.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance and HR Centers of Excellence to review procedures and address workplace concerns with integrity and empathy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Lead the local execution of core HR programs such as employee surveys, performance management, compensation planning, onboarding, and recognition initiatives.
• Promote the use of digital HR tools and self-service solutions to improve data accuracy and self-sufficiency.
• Support managers in talent and development conversations, contributing to calibration discussions and internal mobility practices.
• Provide timely HR guidance to frontline People Managers on team dynamics, performance development, and organizational culture.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with country-level policies, procedures, and labor law requirements in partnership with COEs, People Operations, and Legal.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in HR, labor law or related field

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE

For our manufacturing plant in Montecchio Maggiore (VI), employing more than 800 people, we are looking for an HR People Partner to join us on a fixed-term contract for maternity leave replacement.

The People Partner will support the business locally by partnering with managers and employees across a broad range of HR topics, including employee relations, labor relations, talent processes, and the implementation of key HR programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Employee Relations and Compliance
• Ensure the fair and consistent application of HR policies and practices in order to mitigate risk and promote a positive employee experience.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR Centers of Excellence to review and apply work-related procedures and address workplace concerns with integrity, empathy, and responsiveness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Union and Works Council Relations
• Collaborate with union representatives and business leaders to ensure compliance with labor agreements, support the resolution of labor disputes, and contribute to labor negotiations.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation while fostering constructive labor-management relationships.
• HR Program Implementation
• Lead the local execution of core HR programs, including employee surveys, performance management, year-end compensation planning, recognition initiatives, and onboarding, using consistent tools and frameworks.
• Apply change management and communication practices to support program understanding and adoption at frontline level.
• Promote the use of digital HR tools and self-service solutions by educating managers and employees, improving self-sufficiency, and ensuring data accuracy and quality.
• Talent Management Support
• Support managers in conducting effective talent and development conversations through standardized tools and frameworks.
• Contribute to calibration discussions by providing insights on team performance, engagement, and readiness.
• Reinforce career development and internal mobility practices in line with the company’s talent philosophy.
• Coaching for People Managers
• Provide timely and practical HR guidance to frontline People Managers on team dynamics, performance development, and organizational culture.
• Translate HR policies and tools into practical support that enhances manager effectiveness and team performance.
• Local Policy Stewardship and Risk Management
• Monitor and ensure compliance with country-level policies, procedures, and labor law requirements in partnership with COEs, People Operations, and Legal.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, labor law or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Fluency in English

Contract: Fixed-term contract for maternity leave replacement

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.