HRBP Education Inglese Fluente

LHH; Roma; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Italy is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to lead people strategy, employee relations and workforce planning for around 60 employees. You will partner with management to drive transformation, oversee recruitment, reporting, and compensation activities, and deliver data-driven insights to support business decisions.

Based in Rome, you will report to the General Manager in Italy with a functional line to the South Europe HR Manager, joining a PE-backed company undergoing rapid change

Qualifications

• Previous HRBP or generalist HR experience, ideally in the Education sector.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or fast-paced, performance-driven environment is a strong plus.
• Solid knowledge of HR processes: employee relations, recruitment, performance management and compensation & benefits.
• Strong analytical skills with HR reporting, KPI monitoring and data analysis.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR contact for employees and managers in Italy, providing guidance on all people-related matters.
• Support the General Manager and leadership team in organizational development, workforce planning and people management.
• Manage employee relations and day-to-day HR activities in line with company policies and regulations.
• Support organizational change initiatives during transformation.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
• Prepare and deliver regular HR reports and dashboards for local and regional management.

Skills

HRBP experience

English fluency

People analytics

Stakeholder management

HR reporting

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing company operating in the Education sector, backed by a leading investment fund. The business is currently navigating an important phase of organizational change, offering an exciting opportunity for an HRBP Education who is eager to contribute to business performance while supporting people through transformation.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an HR Business Partner to support the Italian organization, overseeing all key HR activities for a population of approximately 60 employees. Reporting directly to the General Manager in Italy, with a functional reporting line to the South Europe HR Manager, the successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to management, combining hands‑on HR management with data-driven insights and strategic support. This role requires a proactive, resilient and business-oriented professional who can balance day-to-day people management with the challenges of an evolving organizational environment.

HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations

• Act as the main HR point of contact for employees and managers in Italy, providing guidance on all people-related matters.
• Support the General Manager and leadership team in organizational development, workforce planning and people management.
• Manage employee relations and day-to-day HR activities, ensuring consistency with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Support organizational change initiatives, helping managers and employees navigate a period of significant business transformation.
• Promote employee engagement, performance and a positive workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from defining hiring needs with business stakeholders to candidate sourcing, interviewing and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and ensure effective recruitment processes.
• Support workforce planning and contribute to building the organization's capabilities for future growth.

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and deliver regular HR reports and dashboards for local and regional management, as well as the investment fund.
• Monitor, analyze and report on key HR metrics, including headcount, absenteeism, employee turnover and productivity.
• Translate HR data into actionable insights, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities to support business decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of HR data and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support the implementation and management of compensation and benefits policies and processes.
• Contribute to salary reviews, benchmarking activities and compensation analysis.
• Monitor compensation-related data and support initiatives aimed at ensuring internal equity and competitiveness.

Your Profile

The Company will consider applicants that meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or similar generalist HR role, within the Education sector.
• Experience in a private equity-backed organization or a business operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment would be a strong advantage.
• Solid knowledge of the main HR processes, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management and compensation & benefits.
• Strong analytical skills and proven experience in HR reporting, KPI monitoring and data analysis.
• Ability to manage HR data effectively and communicate meaningful insights to business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• A hands‑on, pragmatic and resilient approach, with the ability to operate effectively in a changing business environment.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to take ownership of the HR agenda for the Italian organization.
• Direct exposure to senior management and regional HR leadership.
• The opportunity to contribute to organizational transformation within an investment-backed business.
• A broad HR role combining business partnering, talent acquisition, people management, reporting and compensation & benefits.

Travel Requirements

During the initial phase, the successful candidate will be required to travel to Southern Italy for four working days to support the business and ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Compensation

€35,000–€40,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience.

“Candidates, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006, 215/2003 and 216/2003, are invited to read the privacy notice available below the data request form on the application page (EU Regulation No. 2016/679). The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and current regulations on equal opportunities. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation or disability.”