Human Resources Director (F/M)

LVMH Group; Firenze; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nuti Ivo Group, a premier leather and tanning specialist, is seeking an HR Director to lead a comprehensive HR roadmap across five entities and the Group. You will collaborate with the CEO and leadership teams to align local practices with LVMH Group policies, drive talent development and organizational design, and ensure robust employee relations.

The role also supports HR harmonization for LVMH Métiers d’Art tanneries in Italy, focusing on savoir‑faire preservation, risk management, and

Competenze

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive HRD experience in a multi-site industrial setting.
• Significant experience in tanning/leather luxury sectors or artisanal manufacturing.

Mansioni

• Define and deploy the HR strategy for all five entities and the Group.
• Harmonize HR policies across companies while respecting local needs.
• Lead talent management, training, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Develop and implement GPEC plans for technical and leather craft roles.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and HR compliance across Italy.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic vision

HR transformation

Talent management

Employee relations

Communication

Formazione

Master’s degree in HR/Management/Labor Law

Strumenti

HRIS software

Descrizione del lavoro

Nuti Ivo Group is a major player in the Italian tanning industry, with a rich history dating back to 1955, and renowned for its excellence and innovation in producing high-quality leathers for the most prestigious luxury houses.

Founded by Ivo Nuti in Santa Croce sull'Arno, the group is celebrated for its craftsmanship in tanning bovine and ovine hides. These leathers are utilized in a variety of applications, including leather goods, belts, footwear, clothing, saddlery, and upholstery. They offer different tanning methods, such as chrome, vegetable, and metal‑free options.

Comprising 5 companies, including specialized tanneries, we combine tradition, artisanal expertise, and cutting‑edge technologies. With our strong local roots and international reach, we are employing over 300 people across four production facilities.

Nuti Ivo joined in 2024 the circle of companies associated with LVMH Métiers d'Art, and dedicated to the preservation and development of luxury savoir-faire

Main mission

The HRD will be tasked with leading and executing a comprehensive HR roadmap. This involves collaborating closely with the CEO, the leadership teams, and the individual industrial entities to help define their HR requirements, proactively identify potential risks, facilitate business expansion, and ensure that local practices align with the broader policies and constraints of the LVMH Group.

Beyond this central responsibility, you will also act as a key contact and HR support for other LVMH Métiers d’Art tanneries based in Italy, contributing to the harmonization and sharing of best practices. This strategic role will be crucial in supporting our growth, securing our unique savoir-faire, and anticipating the human challenges of an evolving industry.

The HR Director will report directly to the CEO of Nuti Ivo Group and have a dotted‑line reporting relationship with the HR Director of LVMH Métiers d’Art.

Job responsibilities

Defining and Deploying the HR Strategy for Nuti Ivo Group:

• HR Strategy & Oversight: Develop and implement an HR strategy aligned with the business objectives of each of the 5 entities and the Group. Oversee all HR functions: recruitment, training, career development, compensation, HR administration & employee relations.
• Harmonization & Advisory: Harmonize HR policies and practices across the 5 companies while respecting local and specific business needs. Advise General Management and entity management on all HR matters.
• Talent Management:
  • Training & Development: Design and deploy programs to enhance employee skills, foster specialized expertise, and expand knowledge. Identify training needs and assess program effectiveness.
  • Performance Management: Supervise the performance management process, ensuring regular feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Organizational Design: Spearhead organizational design to optimize structural efficiency.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Create and manage competitive compensation and benefits packages, ensuring compliance.
• Skills Identification & GPEC: Map rare and essential technical leather‑related savoir‑faire. Develop and implement ambitious GPEC plans for technical and leather craft positions.
• Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer: Design and lead robust succession plans for key technical and leadership roles. Establish training, mentorship, and apprenticeship programs for skill transmission.
• Attracting Technical Talent: Develop specific sourcing strategies and employer branding to attract and retain technical talent.
• Employee Relations and Work Climate:
  • Manage employee relations with social partners across the Group's entities.
  • Negotiate and implement company agreements (Italian national collective agreements for the leather industry) and manage social crisis situations.
  • Promote constructive social dialogue and a stimulating work environment.
• HR Compliance, HRIS, and Reporting:
  • Ensure strict adherence to employment laws and regulations. Develop and maintain HR policies consistent with Group standards.
  • Lead the evolution and optimization of the HRIS for the entire Group.
  • Define and supervise consolidated HR reporting (KPIs, dashboards) for all 5 companies, providing strategic analyses to Management and contributing to LVMH Group HR reports.

HR Support and Coordination for LVMH Tanneries in Italy:

• HR Contact & Support: Serve as the main HR contact and support for other LVMH Group tanneries in Italy on specific topics.
• Harmonization & Collaboration: Participate in the harmonization of HR practices, sharing of best practices, and implementation of Group (LVMH) HR projects across Italian tanneries. Collaborate closely with HRDs/HRMs of other LVMH tanneries to capitalize on shared expertise, particularly regarding the safeguarding of savoir‑faire.

Profile

• Experience: Minimum 10‑15 years of progressive experience as an HRD or similar position in a multi‑site, industrial environment. Significant experience in the tanning, leather, luxury, or a manufacturing sector with a strong artisanal component is essential.

Technical expertise :

• Excellent command of Italian labour law and employee relations in Italy.
• Proven experience in securing savoir‑faire and implementing succession plans for technical positions.
• Strong capacity in skills development, and talent management.
• Ability to lead transformation and change projects.
• Proficiency in HR administration, compensation policies and benefits.

Personal Qualities :

• Inspiring Leadership and Strategic Vision: Ability to unite HR teams and influence executives.
• Pragmatic and Results‑Oriented: Ability to translate HR strategy into concrete, measurable actions.
• Agility and Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a complex environment (multi‑company, multi‑site, LVMH Group).
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English. Proficiency in an additional language such as Spanish, Portuguese or French would be an asset.
• Curiosity, Humility, and Passion for the leather industry.
• Location: Santa Croce sull'Arno, with frequent travel to various Nuti Ivo Group sites and LVMH tanneries in Italy

Education: Master’s degree in human resources, Labor Law, Management, or equivalent.

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