People & Communities (HR) Country Consultant - Italy

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology company seeks a People & Communities Country Consultant in Italy to partner with business leaders on HR strategies and initiatives. The role involves shaping Cisco's people agenda and influencing internal and external communities. Candidates should possess solid HR expertise, strategic agility, and be able to navigate complex HR landscapes effectively.

Servizi

Paid time off for volunteering

Flexible vacation time off policy

Access to various health benefits

Competenze

• Proven experience as a trusted HR consultant.
• Demonstrated Italian employment knowledge and local HR expertise.
• Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder communication.

Mansioni

• Co-design and execute employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Influence and execute cross-functional people and culture projects.
• Drive the local Cisco Brand strategy.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Strategic agility

HR consulting

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

People & Communities (HR) Country Consultant - Italy

Location:

Area of Interest

Human Resources

Job Type

Professional

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Job Id

1441291

*Preference will be given to a current full-time employee ("blue badge") in the People, Policy & Purpose (3P) organisation and meet 100% of the minimum qualifications to be eligible as a candidate for this role.

*Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Join a dynamic People & Communities Country Acceleration team committed to driving people and culture change initiatives, compliance, and engagement initiatives within Italy. The Country Consultant for Italy partners with business leaders and stakeholders to develop and execute impactful Country People & Culture plans.

Your Impact

As a People & Communities Country Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in influencing both internal and external communities. You will co-design and execute HR strategies, initiatives, and programs within the countries, leveraging your deep understanding of the business landscape and external market insights in the region. This role is exciting as it allows you to shape Cisco’s people agenda.

Responsibilities

Co-ownership of complex country compliance and legislative requirements

• Co-design and execution of employee engagement, inclusion & collaboration, and other country-level people and culture initiatives
• Maintain operational oversight of HR services delivered by People Support
• Influence strategy and execute cross-functional people and culture projects e.g., restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Execution against benefits strategy for the country, in collaboration with partners
• Drive local Cisco Brand strategy
• Support Employee Relations escalations
• Be the in-country "face" for Cisco at Customer/Government/Legislative Meetings, Conferences, etc. Host, influence the agenda, and create engagement opportunities for executive and partner visits at Cisco.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience as a trusted HR consultant, advisor & coach

• Demonstrated Italian country employment knowledge and local HR expertise
• Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Critical thinker with strategic agility
• Ability to work dynamically and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

Sound judgment with the ability to manage ambiguity

• Change catalyst with the ability to influence
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural settings

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together, and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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