Associate HR Business Partner

Job Overview

Provide support and guidance to less experienced members of a Human Resources team in their day-to-day operational roles. Support the continuous improvement of the HR function through development and implementation of HR programs in an assigned geography or business line. With guidance, provide HR support to employees and management across assigned service areas, business units or departments.

Essential Functions

• Funded Training Management: Manage external training funds and oversee the end-to-end administration, budget compliance, and reporting (formazione finanziata tramite fondi interprofessionali).
• L&D Delivery & Facilitation: Support in designing and coordinating comprehensive learning and development initiatives, actively delivering in-person training sessions when required.
• Develop strong and effective team relationships with HR specialist functions/Centers of Excellence, e.g., HRPSC, Finance PSC.
• Support the process of new employee orientation where appropriate.
• Conduct ad hoc reviews as directed, with guidance, and propose recommendations in handling employment legislation, compliance, HR systems, practices and procedures.
• With guidance, provide support and education to line management.
• Participate as assigned in working with senior HR team members for the day-to-day development and implementation of new local and global HR initiatives.
• Work with more experienced HR team members on organizational effectiveness and HR partnering change management efforts associated with reorganizations, mergers/acquisitions and transfers to ensure compliance to local legislation.
• Provide reports and analyses as requested by senior management.
• Support line managers in the recruitment and selection process where appropriate.
• Operate as first point of contact for HR related queries and work in conjunction with senior members of the HR team and line management on issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year experience within an HR function as a generalist or combination of generalist and specialist experience
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Sound knowledge of local and relevant employment legislation
• Previous experience in training & development and training funds
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and HRIS applications
• Good problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Very high degree discretion and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• Professional HR accreditation in progress