HR Consultant (Temporary Assignment)

Temporary assignment (6 months) for a prestigious and stable Automotive OEM which is looking to hire an experienced HR Consultant to help them stabilize HR Operations and facilitate a solid foundation for the permanent junior HR hire.

Excellent and challenging temporary project for seasoned HR professionals with experience in Italian Labor Law and CCNL Metalmeccanico.

This is a dual HR and Office Management role.

Main overview:

• Being local HR point of contact for the Italian team.
• Handle day-to-day office management tasks (supplier coordination, facility issues, administrative support).
• Provide immediate support for employee questions and operational issues.
• Ensure continuity of office operations.

Additional activities will include:

Day-to-day operations

• Manage daily HR operations (employee queries, leave, contracts, ER cases)
• Oversee Milan office management (suppliers, facilities, invoices, admin)
• Act as on-site HR/Office contact (4 days/week)
• Provide immediate operational support

Immediate priorities

• Payroll transition
• HR audit: Identify gaps, ensure Italian labor law compliance, organize employee files, improve contract management
• Handover: Complete transition from previous manager within first 2 weeks

Foundation building

• Document HR processes (procedures, templates, instructions)
• Create Italian labor law guidance and adapt policies locally
• Define job descriptions
• Set up H&S training and tracking
• Establish compliance calendar

Recruitment & training

• Hire HR Generalist (3–5 years experience)
• Provide 2–3 week handover and ongoing support setup

Requirements:

• Based in Milan and able to go to office location 4 days a week.
• Able to invoice the company directly. (Already an HR Consultant/Freelance/Interim professional).
• Fluent Italian and English languages.
• Expertise in Italian Labor Law and CCNL Metalmeccanico.
• Ideally experience in the Automotive sector.
• Vast HR experience.

Please feel free to apply if you find this opportunity interesting and if your profile is matching the criteria. This is an urgent hire.

Please note only suitable candidates will be further contacted.