HR Advisor (part time)

About Us

JOST Italia have been founded in 1971, we are the Italian Subsidiary of JOST Group.

JOST is a global leader in the manufacturing of systems, modules and components for commercial vehicles. 5 big brands are under one roof: JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke and Hyva with subsidiaries and branches all over the world. All of them are leaders in their segments combining individual products, efficient concepts for customer-specific applications and future technology systems.

About the Role

We are seeking an HR Advisor to manage day-to-day HR operations for JOST Italia located in Milan as well for another JOST subsidiary located in Turin, Italy. This position combines hands-on human resources activities support, ensuring smooth operations and positive employee experience in a small, dynamic, and international environment

This is a part time opportunity (50% FTE)

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle

• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries.
• Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and other HR documentation in line with Italian labor law and company policies.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including induction schedules and exit formalities.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

2. Payroll & Benefits

• Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Manage employee benefits administration (e.g., meal vouchers, health insurance, pension schemes) and support annual renewals or updates.
• Track working time, absences, and leave in collaboration with line managers.

3. Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with Italian labor legislation and internal HR policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required HR documentation.
• Prepare and submit regular HR reports to local management and Group HR (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence statistics).

4. Recruitment & Talent Support

• Coordinate local recruitment processes in alignment with Group HR (posting job ads, liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, issuing offers).
• Support onboarding of new hires and help organize training or development initiatives.

5. HR Processes & Culture

• Support the implementation of Group HR policies, procedures, and initiatives at the local level.
• Help foster a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
• Contribute to employee engagement activities and internal communications.
• Follow the procedures to ensure safety at work (Legislative Decree 81/08) in collaboration with the RSPP (periodic medical examinations and refresher courses)

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in HR administration, preferably within an international company or small-to-mid-size business.
• Solid knowledge of Italian labor law and payroll procedures.
• Experience working with external payroll providers.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Fluent in Italian and good command of English (spoken and written).

Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or company events.

What We Offer

• A broad, varied HR role with exposure to both local and international HR practices.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of local HR processes.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.