HR Business Partner

Overview

Grupo Planeta is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join its team in Rome, Italy. The role combines full HR management with compliance to Italian labour regulations in an international environment.

Location

Rome, Italy (On-site)

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Legal Compliance: Anticipate legal risks and propose mitigation strategies; Maintain personnel files, GDPR consents, and mandatory postings; Advise leaders on disciplinary procedures, contracts, and working-time arrangements.
• Health, Safety & Well-being: Monitor medical examinations and safety training; Promote employee well-being initiatives.
• Compensation & Payroll: Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure data accuracy; Ensure compliance with the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
• Recruitment & Employer Branding: Partner with managers to define hiring needs and manage recruitment cycles; Guarantee a consistent candidate experience aligned with Rome Business School and PFU standards.
• Onboarding: Coordinate contracts, tax / social-security registration (INPS / INAIL); Deliver structured induction programmes and onboarding initiatives.
• Performance & Development: Support goal-setting, performance reviews, and talent calibration; Coordinate training and development plans.
• Engagement & Offboarding: Conduct exit interviews and analyse turnover; Manage severance (TFR) and Certificato Unico handover.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and purpose-driven team within Grupo Planeta.
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth in an international environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years as HR Generalist or HRBP in Italy, with full employee life-cycle ownership.
• Legislative Expertise: Strong knowledge of Italian labour law; Familiarity with CCNL negotiations; Experience with Categorie Protette (Law 68 / 1999).
• Languages: Fluent Italian (C2) and English (C1). Spanish is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail; Business acumen and ability to anticipate legal / employee-relations risks; Influencing and coaching skills to support and challenge leaders.
• Highly Valued: Experience managing immigration procedures (permits, work visas); Knowledge of compensation analytics or accounting basics; Previous experience in an international academic or service-sector environment.

At Grupo Planeta, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to evaluating all applications fairly based on skills, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.