People & Culture Manager

Globeducate; Brescia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international education organization is seeking a People & Culture Manager in Brescia, Italy to oversee HR services across multiple campuses. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, support staff relocation, and ensure compliance with local laws. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, fluency in Italian and English, and relevant HR experience. This role offers a full-time, on-site position with a proactive culture emphasizing excellence and support.

Servizi

Supportive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Competenze

• Proven past experience in a similar role, preferably in an international and multicultural environment.
• Proven working experience of employment-related law and regulations and payroll administration.
• Flexible, adaptable, comfortable dealing with change and competing priorities.

Mansioni

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including hiring and onboarding.
• Support new staff immigration and relocation processes.
• Compile payroll metrics and oversee the payroll process.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Proactive attitude

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Strumenti

Zucchetti Infinity Suite

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

ICS Milan is looking for a People & Culture Manager responsible to deliver high quality HR services throughout the employee lifecycle, implementing and reinforcing compliant policies and practices, and fostering a positive, engaging, and rewarding work environment.

The People & Culture Manager at ICS Milan acts as a trusted point of reference for all teaching and non‑teaching staff with empathy and discretion.

Reporting directly to Head of School and to the People & Culture Manager Italy, this HR professional would combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on, operational mindset. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys "doing" as much as "guiding," and thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced multicultural environment, has strong interpersonal communication skills and is proficient in English language.

Immediate start , full‑time, on‑site

Main Responsibility

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, compensation and benefits, absence management, employee data, compliance, and employee relations of around 200 employees across 3 campuses;
• Support new staff immigration and relocation processes;
• Compile key operational payroll metrics & dashboards and follow the whole payroll process for timely and reliable processing using Zucchetti Infinity Suite;
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with local laws, including GDPR, health and safety activities and training for all staff;
• Provide support and guidance on employee relations matters, maintaining positive workplace morale and managing conflict resolution when necessary;
• Lead or support initiatives in training, diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
• Act as an ambassador for company culture and support internal communication.
• Liaise with and guide internal stakeholders (e.g. School Managers, School Principals) through sensitive conversations and transition and any specific need;
• Assist P&C Manager Italy and Head of School in day‑by‑day activities related to personnel for CSC Milan.

Requirements

• Proven past experience in a similar role, preferably in an international and multicultural environment and / or similar field;
• Proven working experience of employment‑related law and regulations and payroll administration;
• Keen attention to detail, experience in organizing and leading projects with many different data sources;
• Knowledge of Zucchetti Infinity a plus;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
• Excellent Fluency in Italian and English;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Flexible, adaptable, comfortable in dealing with change and competing priorities;
• Proactive and hands‑on attitude, solution oriented;
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, data‑driven mentality;
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field preferred;
• Any People Partner, Labor Legislation, Compensation and Benefits or Social Security trainings will be highly appreciated.

Additional Information

Our People Values

Be Excellent

We do challenging work and achieve incredible things. Excellence is one of our core values.

Be Supportive

We support each other as we grow. Globeducate values a culture of discipline, teamwork, respect, perseverance and determination.

Be Pioneer

We innovate and push for boundless creativity, through proactivity, responsibility and passion.

Be Global

We know no bounds to shape the world. We embrace different cultures through diversity and inclusion.

Safeguarding Statement

ICS Milan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Successful applications will be subject to child protection screening, including robust vetting procedures, checks with past employers, and relevant safeguarding assessments.