HR Business Partner

Company description VHIT S.p.A (Vacuum & Hydraulic Products Italy) is an Italian company, part of the international group Weifu High-Technology Group Co., Ltd, a leading supplier of Original Equipment automotive components in the Asian Market. With over 60 years of history, our Business Unit represents for the group the European hub in the supply of pumping systems for combustion engines and electric motors. We are located in the Crema area and operate mainly in the field of Vacuum creation, Oil cooling and lubrication. We supply the Western major automotive companies and grow as a mechatronics business organization. At our headquarters, R&D, Production, Sales and all related staff work in synergy, totaling about 500 employees. Job Description We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our team, dedicated to the Operations area. The ideal candidate acts as a trusted partner for Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance and Engineering managers, supporting people-related initiatives and processes end-to-end. The role contributes to workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee and industrial relations, performance management, organizational development and HR administration, ensuring alignment between business needs and HR strategy in a shift-based, high-volume manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partnership – act as the first point of contact for Operations managers on day-to-day people matters, coaching them on HR policies, procedures and best practices Workforce planning & organization – support headcount planning, shift/turnover organization and organizational development initiatives aligned with production volumes Talent Acquisition & Onboarding – manage recruiting for blue-collar, technical and white-collar profiles (operators, maintenance technicians, shift leaders, engineers) and coordinate onboarding Industrial & employee relations – support relations with unions/RSU and works councils at plant level, contributing to a constructive industrial relations climate Performance management – support goal-setting, performance review cycles and feedback processes for Operations staff Learning & development – identify technical and soft-skill training needs together with line managers and coordinate delivery HR reporting & analytics – monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, training hours) and propose corrective actions HR administration & compliance – ensure correct application of the metalworking/manufacturing collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) and internal policies Continuous improvement – collaborate with Operations on Lean/World Class Manufacturing initiatives from an HR and organizational perspective Qualifications Education: Master's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Labor Law, or a related field. Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within a manufacturing, automotive or industrial environment. Prior experience as HR Generalist/HRBP with exposure to Operations, employee relations and industrial relations activities is a strong advantage. Know-How: Solid understanding of HR processes and Italian employment legislation. Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, preferably within the metalworking/manufacturing sector. Familiarity with shift-based production environments, workforce planning and basic HR analytics. Language skills: Fluent in both Italian and English (B2 level or above). Digital skills: Good command of MS Office; knowledge of HRIS/HR management systems (e.g. IRIS, Altamira, SAP HR, …) and AI tools is a plus. Soft skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build trust with plant stakeholders at all levels, pragmatism, discretion and a hands-on, problem-solving attitude. What We Offer Indicative gross annual salary (RAL): €33,000–€38,000 Employment classification level: B1 – National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry The selection process is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with the principles of equal treatment and pay transparency. No information regarding salary received in previous employment will be requested.