Chief of Staff

Da remoto: Remoto

WELCOME TO SPARQ!

After 10 years of success as part of the Oliver James Group, we have embarked on an ambitious new chapter: the creation of Sparq through a Management Buy-Out led by our Leadership Team. This strategic move marks the beginning of a true entrepreneurial project aimed at transforming the HR and business landscape in Italy and Europe. Our goal is to combine the heritage of excellence built over a decade with a forward-thinking approach that leverages innovation, technology, and AI to design the future of HR services.

At Sparq, our ambition is to become the most specialist-driven HR consulting and recruitment company in Italy and Europe. We combine business success with an inclusive, high-performing culture, encouraging flexibility, well-being, and continuous growth.

We are a team of ambitious professionals whose values underpin Trust, Caring, Forward Thinking, and a strong Can-Do Attitude.

Every journey at Sparq is designed to help people achieve their career ambitions while contributing to a true scale-up project:

• Supporting organisational and technological transformation for our clients
• Leveraging AI-powered analytics to develop innovative solutions
• Designing and launching HR tech products and platforms that evolve over time
• Building a scalable ecosystem of HR services with an international potential

Chief of Staff

Location: Milan (Hybrid)

Seniority: 3-6 years of experience

Main activities and responsibilities

• Support the management team in defining and monitoring strategic priorities, ensuring full organizational alignment with company objectives.
• Facilitate an effective flow of information and decision-making between the Executive Committee and the Business Units, including through the preparation of reports, presentations, and materials that support executive decisions.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to guide growth strategies, optimize operational workflows, and support the executive-level decision-making process.
• Work closely with the CEO in managing the strategic and operational agenda, ensuring proper follow‑up and progress on key priorities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure consistency across processes, initiatives, and decision-making.
• Act as a facilitator in resolving complex organizational and operational issues, promoting effective and timely solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in roles supporting top management (e.g., Chief of Staff, Strategic Planning, Business Operations, PMO, or similar).
• Strong strategic analysis skills and the ability to translate corporate priorities into clear, actionable, and trackable operational plans.
• Degree in economics, management, or related fields (e.g., Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, Political Science / International Relations with an economic‑organizational focus).
• Project and stakeholder management competencies, with the ability to coordinate cross‑functional initiatives effectively.
• Proficiency with advanced work tools, including Office Suite/Google Workspace, project management systems, reporting tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

What we offer

• A young and dynamic work environment.
• A key role within a fast-growing organization, with strong visibility to top management.
• A competitive compensation package and performance‑based bonuses.
• Flexibility and opportunities for remote work.
• Team bonding moments (happy hours, team‑building activities).
• Incentives for top performers (Lunch Club, exclusive trips).
• Annual company events (Summer and Christmas Party).
• Flexible working hours with extended lunch breaks for those attending the gym.