Group People Development & Training Specialist

Group People Development & Training Specialist

Company Overview

Somacis S.p.A., headquartered in Castelfidardo, Italy, is a global leader in high-technology printed circuit boards (PCBs) , serving advanced industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, automotive and industrial applications.

With operations across Europe, the Americas and Asia , Somacis is in a phase of strong international expansion , supported by Private Equity ownership , focusing on innovation, operational excellence, scalable processes, and people development .

Our culture emphasizes technical excellence, continuous improvement, sustainability and talent growth , offering a dynamic, performance-driven and international environment .

Role Overview

The Group People Development & Training Specialist , based at Somacis HQ in Castelfidardo , reports to the Group Chief HR Officer .

This role is responsible for designing and leading the company’s people development strategies and performance management processes , ensuring the growth of skills and the promotion of a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement . The role works closely with HR leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment of talent initiatives with business goals , fostering an engaging and high-performance workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Career Development

• Design, implement, and continuously evolve career development frameworks and progression models across the Group, ensuring clarity, consistency, and scalability.
• Define and manage career paths and professional growth journeys for key roles and job families, aligned with business strategy and organizational needs.
• Partner with HR leadership and line managers to support internal mobility, succession planning, and talent retention through structured career development initiatives.
• Ensure career frameworks promote a culture of meritocracy, accountability, and long-term skill development .

Skills Assessment

• Design and implement skills assessment models to evaluate technical, professional, and leadership competencies across the organization.
• Develop and maintain skill mapping and competency frameworks , enabling a clear link between roles, required skills, and development actions.
• Support managers in identifying skill gaps and development priorities , translating assessment outcomes into targeted learning and development plans.
• Leverage HR systems and data to ensure consistency, reliability, and analytical rigor in skills evaluation processes.

Performance & Feedback Management

• Manage the annual performance evaluation cycle , from goal setting and mid-year reviews to final evaluations.
• Ensure performance evaluation mechanisms are transparent, fair, and data-driven , supporting differentiated performance outcomes.
• Develop and manage structured continuous feedback systems , fostering a culture of open dialogue, growth mindset, and ongoing performance improvement.
• Train and support managers in adopting effective feedback behaviors and integrating feedback into day-to-day people management practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Economics, Organizational Psychology , or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in HR roles focused on people development, learning & development, and performance management .
• Strong knowledge of performance management and learning methodologies, and feedback systems .
• Strong expertise in SAP SuccessFactors , leveraging Performance, Learning, and Talent modules to drive scalable people development, performance management, and data-driven HR decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills , able to handle complex initiatives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities .
• Business-oriented mindset with strategic thinking and results focus.
• Good command of English ; additional languages are a plus.
• Proactive, change-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset .

Work location: Somacis HQ, Castelfidardo (AN)

Reporting line: Group Chief HR Officer