HR Legal & Employee Relations Manager - Italy

HR Legal & Employee Relations Manager - Italy

We are looking for a HR Legal & Employee Relations Manager to be responsible for ensuring legal compliance across all employment-related matters while providing expert guidance on labor law, employee relations, and risk management. This role serves as a key advisor to leadership and HR teams, ensuring alignment between Italian labor legislation and Foundever’s global HR policies.

Responsibilities

Employment Law & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Italian labor legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in employment law and proactively advise leadership and HR stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation in line with legal requirements.

Employee Relations & Case Management

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, and terminations.
• Provide expert guidance on performance management processes to ensure legal soundness and consistency.
• Act as a subject matter expert for sensitive cases, ensuring fair treatment and risk mitigation.

Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and operational teams on labor law and employee relations matters.
• Support negotiations with works councils, unions, or employee representatives when applicable.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, labor authorities, and regulatory bodies as required.

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify employment-related legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews related to labor compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping to support legal defensibility.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver training and guidance to managers and HR teams on labor law, employee relations, and best practices.
• Promote consistent and compliant application of HR policies across the organization.

To succeed in the role, you will need to have:

• Native or proficient level of Italian
• Advanced level of English
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and risk-assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Ability to balance legal rigor with business and employee needs.
• High ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Law (mandatory); specialization in Labor or Employment Law is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in employment law, HR legal advisory, or employee relations roles.
• Strong, practical knowledge of Italian labor legislation and employment practices.
• Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization is an advantage.
• BPO experience preferred

Other

• Availability to work Hybrid / On-site, depending on business needs

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid professional training
• Employee discounts
• Private healthcare & dental insurance (after six months of employment)
• Growth opportunities through various development programs
• Fun and engaging company-wide initiatives, including our EverBetter wellness program
• Job stability
• Life-long skills and experience
• Excellent work culture

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