People Partner BU EFT

GEA Germany GmbH; Galliera Veneta; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer certification

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Italy seeks an experienced HR leader to partner with management across strategic and tactical dimensions. You will design policies, manage labor relations, and guide recruitment, development, and career planning within an international matrix environment.

You bring a MSc/BA in HR, 10+ years in HR, fluency in Italian and English, and a hands-on, analytical approach to drive workplace excellence under the Italian CCNL metalworking framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in HR or related field.
• 10 years' experience in general HR themes.
• Experience in engineering/technical environments and international matrix/ global industries.
• Excellent Italian and English (C1-C2).

Responsibilities

• Partner and coach for management at tactical and strategic level.
• Develop HR policies and instruments.
• Negotiate and check work agreements, CAO, and internal policies.
• Support recruitment (onboarding), employee development and offboarding.
• Education, development and career planning.
• Develop working conditions and organizational development.
• Execute global HR projects.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Operational dynamics

Labor relations

Structured & analytical

Italian & English

Matrix/intl exposure

Education

HR degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

Our Values

At GEA we stand for Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Passion and Excellence. If you share the same values, we would like to hear from you. We will consider all equal and we welcome all applications.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Sparring partner and coach for the management at tactical and strategic level.
• HR development, co-responsible for the design of HR policies and instruments.
• Negotiation, execution and checkup of work agreements, the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) and legally defined, as well as internal, policies and arrangements.
• Supporting the management with recruitment (onboarding), employee development and off boarding.
• Education, development and career planning.
• Development and application of working conditions.
• Organization development.
• Execution of (global) HR projects.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor (BSc) or master (MSc) degree in or related to Human Resources Management.
• You have 10 years’ experience with general HR themes.
• You have a hands-on mentality and like to be part of the operational dynamics.
• You have relevant experience in an engineering and technical environment, (plus) part of an international matrix organization or in global industries with a production.
• You have a high sense of integrity and open communication.
• You have experience with labor relations and a solid understanding of the Collective Labor Agreement.
• You have a structured way of working; analytical skills and you are a real initiator.
• Your Italian and English language skills are excellent (C1-C2).

What We Offer

The position falls under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with job classification and level to be defined based on the candidate’s experience and skills. The indicative gross annual salary range for this role is between €50,000 and €70,000, depending on experience, technical expertise, level of autonomy, and market alignment. The overall compensation package may also include variable components and additional company benefits, which will be discussed during the selection process.

GEA is proudly certified as a Top Employer, confirming our commitment to employee well-being, development, and empowerment.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.