Internal Audit & Process Specialist

Internal Audit is more than checking processes. It’s about understanding the business, asking the right questions and finding better ways to make things work. Ready to make an impact?

As an Internal Audit & Process Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team by promoting quality practices and improving business processes.
You will play a key role in strengthening the Internal Control System and ensuring the effectiveness and integrity of business processes across the Region.
You will act as a trusted partner to the business, applying a risk-based audit mindset, supporting process reviews, and contributing to the continuous improvement of governance, controls, and operational efficiency.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and serve as the main interface with the Audit Department at HQ, ensuring alignment with global audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk standards.

What You'll do

The Internal Audit team is looking for a high-potential professional who will be responsible for:

• Planning and executing risk-based internal audit activities, including on-site audits across stores and regional offices.
• Assessing, enhancing, and monitoring Internal Control Systems (ICS) to ensure compliance, operational effectiveness, and proper control documentation.
• Identifying process inefficiencies, control gaps, and operational risks, while driving corrective actions and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Supporting fraud risk management and compliance investigations, including detection, escalation, and coordination with HQ Audit functions.
• Applying structured analytical methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis and data analysis, and delivering training sessions on governance and quality standards.

This role offers strong exposure to audit, internal controls, risk management, and process governance within a complex and international environment.

What You’ll Bring

We are not just looking for titles or experiences: we want you, with your ideas, your energy and your unique way of contributing. You are the perfect fit if you are:

• 3+ years of experience in Internal audit, internal controls, risk management, or compliance (Big4 experience is a plus);
• Knowledge of process review, control design, and control effectiveness assessment;
• Exposure to fraud risk management or investigation activities is a plus;
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards is preferred;
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex processes and data;
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills;
• Availability to travel frequently across Italy & Europe for on-site audit activities;
• Fluent Italian and English (both written and spoken);
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What’s In It for You

Joining our team means becoming part of a merit-based organization committed to your professional growth.

1. Compensation and Employment Terms
· Permanent full-time contract
· Classification under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Commercio) Level II
· Annual gross salary plus target variable compensation, with a total target remuneration of no less than €39,000
Actual compensation will be determined based on objective criteria such as professional experience, technical skills, role responsibilities, and qualifications, in line with our principles of fairness, transparency, and equal pay.

2. Welfare and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families, including:
· Corporate welfare program
· Hilti supplementary health insurance, in addition to the industry health fund
· Dedicated insurance coverage (life, occupational and non-occupational accident insurance, long-term care, and legal protection for civil road traffic)
· Access to wellbeing and personal wellness platforms
· Corporate discounts and exclusive employee offers
· Meal vouchers worth €8 for each day worked
· Company mobile phone for both business and personal use

3. Learning and Development
We believe in investing in our people through continuous learning, professional development, and internal career opportunities within an international and inclusive environment.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.