Junior HR Generalist - Italy

Element Solutions Inc; Ponzano Veneto; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Meal vouchers 9 €/worked day

Health and Pension funds access

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc invites applications for a Junior HR Generalist - Italy, based at Villorba and Agliana. You will provide day-to-day HR support, manage employee data, and assist payroll coordination with our external provider. The role includes recruitment, onboarding, training, and local HR initiatives within a manufacturing setting.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract. Fluent Italian and good English are required; a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years HR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Law or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR experience, ideally in industrial/manufacturing.
• Fluent Italian and good English; able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers at the Villorba and Agliana sites.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems with up-to-date data.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the external payroll provider and verify outputs.
• Support recruitment activities for two sites, including job postings and screening.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding and training administration.
• Prepare HR reports and basic analyses on headcount and turnover.

Skills

MS Excel

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Data privacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HR systems

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 Junior HR Generalist - Italy provides day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the Villorba and Agliana chemical manufacturing sites. Based in Villorba and reporting to the Country HR Manager, the role supports core employee lifecycle activities, HR administration, data accuracy, recruitment, onboarding, training and local HR initiatives. The position works closely with the external payroll provider, supplying accurate and timely inputs and checking outputs as required, while payroll processing, payslip management and mandatory employment communications remain outsourced.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract.

What will you be doing?

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers at the Villorba and Agliana manufacturing sites, escalating complex matters to the Country HR Manager.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring personal, contractual and organisational data are complete and up to date.
• Prepare HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle, including employment offers, contracts, amendments and other employee correspondence, in coordination with the Country HR Manager and external advisors where required.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the external payroll provider, including relevant employee changes, absences, time and attendance data and other required information; perform basic checks and follow up on discrepancies. Payroll processing, payslip production and mandatory employment communications are managed externally.
• Support recruitment activities for the two sites, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, candidate communication and preparation of offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring documentation, induction activities, system updates and cross-functional actions are completed on time.
• Support training and development administration, including scheduling, attendance records, training documentation and follow-up of local learning initiatives.
• Support time and attendance administration and collaborate with managers and the external payroll provider to resolve data issues.
• Support the Country HR Manager with employee relations matters, local HR initiatives and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Prepare recurring HR reports and basic analyses on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, training and other local HR indicators.
• Support employee engagement, communication and wellbeing initiatives across both sites.
• Maintain HR files, trackers and process documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection and internal control requirements.

Who are You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, Law, Economics or a related field.
• Approximately 1–2 years of experience in HR, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Previous exposure to HR administration, recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, time and attendance or payroll coordination is an advantage.

What competencies will you need?

• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Comfortable working with HR systems and employee data. Basic knowledge of Italian employment practices and labour administration is preferred. Ability to handle confidential information accurately and responsibly.
• Fluent Italian and good working knowledge of English required.
• Organised, accurate and service-oriented, with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Able to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with employees and managers, maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively across functions and locations. Practical, proactive and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

What are we 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, and you will be given a meal voucher of 9 €/worked day.

Working time: 37.45 hours/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.

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.