Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist role at Wolters Kluwer.

This is an exciting opportunity within our HR Operations organization to make a meaningful impact at the national level in Italy while collaborating with European and global teams. In this role, you will provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees, both operationally and through project-based initiatives, ensuring compliance with local regulations and practices in an international environment.

Reporting to: Associate Director, HR Italy

Key Responsibilities

• HR Advisory and Support: Provide guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, including:
• Employment benefits and regulatory compliance
• Absenteeism management and reintegration
• Local accountability for compensation processes
• HR programs and administrative matters
• Mobility and flexible work arrangements
• Engagement and retention initiatives
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Project and Process Management: Support and manage HR projects and tasks in collaboration with business leaders, HR teams, and Centers of Expertise (COEs), including:
• Payroll and administrative activities
• Implementation of HR policies and solutions
• Support for organizational restructuring plans
• HR technology deployment
• Organizational development initiatives
• Reward frameworks, job evaluation, and recognition programs
• Employee engagement and development programs
• Works Council Support
• Facilitate reporting and information exchange
• Ensure legal documentation and compliance
• Assist in managing and executing agreements, ensuring alignment with company strategy and providing operational support to the HR team

Education

• Degree in Human Resources, Law, or Business Management (or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of operational and advisory HR experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of employment regulations and HR administration
• Proven track record in managing projects and organizational change
• Experience in a global company preferred
• Background in technology or professional services is a plus
• Familiarity with complex matrix organizations advantageous
• Proficiency in HCM systems (preferably Workday) and Microsoft Office

Attributes

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and regulations
• Acts with integrity and ensures confidentiality
• Builds strong relationships through trust, collaboration, and credibility
• Delivers results through effective stakeholder management in an international context
• Thrives under pressure, managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Location

Turin and smart working
Hybrid

Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Software Development