HR Generalist

arena is the global top of mind brand for swimmers and all who wish to stay active and fit in and by the water. Born of our passion for sports, our innovation, and Italian design, every last detail of our products is conceived to offer the most rewarding user experience in terms of performance, style, comfort and fit, in and by the water

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We are seeking a dynamic and proactive HR Generalist with at least 3 years of experience to join our growing international team. In this role, you will serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers, overseeing the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a "hands-on" professional who balances administrative excellence with a people-centric approach to improving our workplace culture.

Main activities & accountabilities:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for assigned perimeters, ensuring administrative precision and a seamless experience from talent acquisition and onboarding to offboarding.
• Coordinate HR and payroll operations, maintaining accurate employee data, contract administration, and HRIS integrity to ensure timely and compliant execution.
• Assist the foreign Branches in HR operational matters, ensuring smooth communication with the Headquarter.
• Drive employer branding and internal communication initiatives to boost team motivation, engagement, and a cohesive company culture across different locations.
• Monitor HR KPIs and labor costs, identifying trends and proposing process improvements to optimize organizational efficiency and reporting.
• Support global HR development projects, contributing to the design and rollout of new programs, wellbeing initiatives, and talent management cycle.

Requirements:

• Experience of 3-5 years in HR, ideally within a multinational manufacturing or commercial environment, with solid background of Italian labor law and CCNL.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures with a proactive attitude.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with a natural ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel); hands-on experience with HRIS platforms such as Zucchetti or SAP is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory. xdwybme Knowledge of French/German is a plus.