Senior HRBP – Italy (Padova) | Hybrid, Permanent

Making Science Group S.A.; Veneto; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Referral Bonus

Ambassadors Program

Hybrid work & flex hours

Training & language classes

Job summary

Making Science Group S.A. is seeking a Senior People & Culture Business Partner for Italy (Padova) to lead recruitment, payroll, and labor compliance, ensuring scalable and compliant operations aligned with our global mission.

You will drive local engagement, manage contracts, and collaborate with Global L&D to keep the Italian team at the forefront of AI and digital trends, while supporting a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR, with at least 4 years as a Senior HRBP or HR Manager in high-growth tech, digital, or multinational environments.
• Expert knowledge of Italian labor laws, CCNL management, and local payroll nuances.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide data-driven people solutions.
• Experience with Tier-1 HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors is a plus) and digital-first workflows.
• Bilingual English and Italian is mandatory. Spanish is a strong plus for HQ collaboration.
• Degree in Law, HR Management, or Psychology. A Master’s in HR or Labor Law is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the full recruitment lifecycle for all Italian roles.
• Design sourcing strategies to attract top-tier digital, data, and tech talent in the Italian market.
• Fully own the relationship with the Consulente del Lavoro; oversee payroll processing with INPS and IRPEF.
• Manage employment contracts (Fixed-term, Permanent, Apprendistato) and delicate employee relations with local legal expertise.
• Localize Making Science’s global culture for the Padova office; lead engagement initiatives.
• Drive performance review cycle and identify training needs with Global L&D.
• Master and optimize People systems (SuccessFactors, SAP, AI tools).
• Oversee day-to-day Padova office operations.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder influence

Bilingual EN/IT

HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors)

Education

Degree in Law/HR Management/Psychology

Master’s in HR or Labor Law

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP

Job description

Making Science Group S.A. is seeking a Senior People & Culture Business Partner for Italy (Padova) to lead recruitment, payroll, and labor compliance, ensuring scalable and compliant operations aligned with our global mission.

You will drive local engagement, manage contracts, and collaborate with Global L&D to keep the Italian team at the forefront of AI and digital trends, while supporting a hybrid work model.