Strategic HR Partner – Italy, Global Growth

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l.; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l. is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape the HR function within an international organization. You will collaborate with the HR Director to develop Italy's HR capabilities, balancing hands-on operations with strategic initiatives.

The role combines payroll, onboarding, and contract activities with evolving people strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Regular travel across Italy is required as the organization integrates multiple units.

Qualifications

• Broad HR experience with both operational and people-related activities.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Italy (about one business trip per week).
• Comfortable working 3 days per week from home with some on-site presence.
• Fluent English in day-to-day interactions with international stakeholders.
• Ability to work with senior leaders as a trusted HR partner.
• Hands-on mindset, willing to engage directly in HR activities.
• Experience supporting organisational change, integration or growth.
• Strong stakeholder management across business units.
• Autonomous working style aligned with Group HR direction.
• Pragmatic approach for evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administrative, contractual, and payroll-related activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Support onboarding, employee documentation, contracts, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Partner closely with the HR Director to support the evolution of the HR function in Italy.
• Contribute to the integration and alignment of multiple business units following past acquisitions.
• Support organisational design, role clarity and workforce structuring initiatives.
• Act as a trusted HR partner for managers on people, culture and leadership topics.
• Drive the development and implementation of core HR processes and policies.
• Support talent, performance and capability development initiatives as the organisation matures.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of HR practices with Group standards and local requirements.
• Manage relationships with external HR providers and advisors.
• Facilitate change management initiatives during phases of organisational transformation.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and Group HR on cross-border projects.
• Availability for short business trips across Italy is required (on average 3-4 times per month), sometimes with limited notice depending on business and integration needs

Skills

Broad HR experience

Fluent English

Travel flexibility

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

People development

Change management

Job description

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l. is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape the HR function within an international organization. You will collaborate with the HR Director to develop Italy's HR capabilities, balancing hands-on operations with strategic initiatives.

The role combines payroll, onboarding, and contract activities with evolving people strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Regular travel across Italy is required as the organization integrates multiple units.