Head of HR (f/m/d)

for the site Carugate MI, Italy. Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing – that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Carugate is a competence center for semisolids, these include creams and gels.

Head of HR We are looking for a Head of HR to oversee and develop all human resources activities within the plant (approximately 200 employees), ensuring alignment between HR strategies and operational, organizational, and business objectives. The role requires a strong on‑site presence and close collaboration with all departments.

Your Key Responsibilities

Oversee all personnel administration processes (time & attendance, contracts, payroll coordination with external providers or HQ)

Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and collective agreements

Monitor and analyze HR KPIs (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, productivity)

Manage relationships with employee representatives and unions

Participate in negotiations and union meetings

Proactively manage conflicts and labor disputes

Lead recruitment processes for blue‑collar, white‑collar, and middle‑management roles

Coordinate onboarding and induction programs

Manage relationships with staffing agencies and external partners

Identify training needs in collaboration with line managers

Plan and monitor technical and soft skills training programs

Support performance management and talent development processes

Support line managers in team management and people‑related topics

Promote employee engagement and well‑being initiatives

Manage employee surveys and follow‑up action plans

Collaborate with HSE to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Promote a strong safety culture across the plant

Support internal and external audits and ensure HR compliance

Your profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related fields

5‑7+ years of experience in HR roles, preferably in manufacturing environments

Proven experience in industrial relations and unionised environments

Strong knowledge of labor law and HR administration

Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

Familiarity with payroll processes

Experience in multinational or structured companies

Fluency in English

Strong leadership and influencing skills

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Problem‑solving mindset and results orientation

Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, operational environments

Your motivation Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get‑it‑done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personal conversation!

Apply now! If you have any questions, I – Lukas Rödder / Human Resources – will be happy to help you: [email protected]

Temmler Italia S.r.l.

Member of the Aenova Group

Via delle Industrie 2

20061 Carugate MI, Italy

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