Strategic HR Partner: Talent, Change & Growth

Kuehne Nagel; Mantova; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Italy is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people initiatives with business goals and operational priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will advise managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness, drive workforce planning, union collaborations, and change management with integrity and impact.

Fluent Italian is required; English is a plus; we value collaboration, adaptability, and analytical thinking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist within a fast-paced and operationally driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor law, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Experience working with trade unions and employee representative bodies, including participation in negotiations and consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic HR partner for the assigned business unit, aligning people initiatives with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive workforce planning activities, including headcount management, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Lead and support key HR processes such as talent reviews, performance cycles, employee development, and engagement initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and employee exits, ensuring compliance with labor legislation and company policies.
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to implement HR programs, compensation initiatives, and change management projects.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, provide insights, and support business decision-making.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment while supporting employee engagement, culture, and organizational change initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law

Performance management

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Psychology/Law

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel Italy is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people initiatives with business goals and operational priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will advise managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness, drive workforce planning, union collaborations, and change management with integrity and impact.

Fluent Italian is required; English is a plus; we value collaboration, adaptability, and analytical thinking