HR Generalist

Job Description

As HR Generalist you will be responsible for a variety of Human Resources tasks or programs, including advising people managers on the execution of performance management, coaching, corrective action issues, team building, employee development, and compliance programs. You will provide primary operational (daily) support for our managers and employees. We ask that you have team participation and interfaces within all areas of Human Resources to provide support for managers and employees. The HRG will also help expand the HR presence throughout the organization and also support culture shifts through targeted programs.

You will report to the HR Manager Italy & Israel and have a hybrid schedule working in Milano, Italy.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with HRBPs, CoEs leaders at a local level to bring value and support to the business through: execution of performance management, coaching, corrective action issues, team building, employee development, compliance programs, execution of university relations programs/activities.
• Provide feedback to HRBPs, COEs and HR Services to assist those functions to deliver continuous improvement and consistency to all employees.
• Local deployment support of HR programs (ex. Implementing new payroll methods locally, SAP implementation, launching new CoE program, others).
• Provide support to IT works council process, where required.
• Deliver HR training activities provided by the COEs or HR Services to managers and employees.
• Partner with HRBP and Legal on execution employee investigations.
• Provide regional benefits support when needed.
• Provide support for local languages and data gathering when site specific identified.
• Require data for local activities when needed: tax audit, investigation, invoice data entry, legal review, EHS, compensation guidance, represent company in employee dispute.
• Manage, with input from hiring manager, all voluntary terminations, reductions in force. This includes planning, costing, and documenting all stages of the exit (with the support from HRBPs).
• Ensure, when site specific, all local policies and procedures are up to date along with any transition needed according to local legal requirements.
• Provide guidance to local managers on performance management to prevent employee disputes.
• Provide support for on-site audit/compliance reviews (regulatory/legal requirements). Comply with local laws related to ensuring a positive, non-discriminatory and safe work environment, and local union or work council requirements. These changes may include reviewing policies, procedures, handbooks and employment documents.
• Provide support for any company‑wide changes or programs, such as employee development, restructuring, support HRBPs with organizational design and change management efforts.
• Provide local support for corporate programs, such as engagement and inclusion programs, global voices (employee survey) and action planning.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Minimum 3 years’ human resources experience, including direct, hands‑on experience managing employment issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in diverse lines at global matrix organization or software company.
• Very good command of English and Italian (written and spoken) and influencing capabilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree within Human Resources, Business, or related.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Capability- assist colleagues to work through change and support change management processes.
• Capability - retain and convey a positive attitude in challenging circumstances.
• Apply process improvements to facilitate improved outcomes.
• Team orientation and ability to collaborate with other HR members.

What We Offer:

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

… and other local benefits!