HR Director

For our client, we are looking for a

Chief of People

Chief of People responsibilities include designing and evaluating career paths, overseeing all HR functions and crafting strategies that meet company business goals.

Responsibilities

1. Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team and abroad HR department, providing insights and recommendations on people-related matters
2. Work closely with the leadership team to ensure effective objective setting & performance reviews.
3. Formulate career development plans
4. Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention, including conducting surveys and implementing action plans based on feedback
5. Promote inclusion in the workplace and reinforce the company position as an equal opportunity employer in the industry
6. Collaborate with department heads to identify current and future hiring needs.
7. Ensure the hiring, onboarding and management procedures are lean and efficient
8. Work with the finance department to run and supervise the payroll process
9. Liaise with external consultants (job and legal)
10. Develop HR policies and make sure people comply with it

Requirements and skills

1. Work experience as a Chief HR Officer, VP of HR or similar role
2. Experience in strategic planning
3. In-depth knowledge of all HR functions
4. Hands-on experience with HR software (Success factors, salesforce)
5. Good understanding of Italian labor legislation
6. Excellent leadership abilities
7. Communication and problem-solving skills
8. BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field
9. Fluency or C1 level in English is a must

Place of work: Palermo