HR Partner Italy

Overview

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At GBfoods , we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our European region, with presence in 8 countries and more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band , among others. Our purpose is to empower and take care of local communities and bring out their authentic flavours. Today, with a turnover of around 986 million euros and a team of around 1,870 people , we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Mission: We are seeking an HR Business Partner to join our dynamic HR Italy local team , based at our office in Milan. This strategic role will shape and drive engagement, talent management, learning & development, DEI and organization across the Business Units, partnering with all business leaders of the different functions (Finance, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales, Customer Service & HR). The selected candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and their teams, contributing to the evolution of our people strategy and supporting key transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees within the Business Unit
• Provide comprehensive HR support across all personnel-related matters
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Continuously review, optimize, and manage HR processes, including cross-functional initiatives
• Drive and support cross-departmental strategic projects
• Lead the execution and implementation of both operational and strategic HR projects
• Collaborate with external HR service providers to ensure high-quality support
• Prepare and deliver ad-hoc HR analytics and key performance indicator reports

Projects and process support

• Engagement Plan Italy, with actions across local HR
• Workvivo channel, with a compelling communication strategy
• Specific projects on talents for Italy
• DEI activities
• Continuous improvement and process standardization projects

What you can expect from us

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and teamwork, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we celebrate differences. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and enjoy our benefits.

Requisites

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, ideally in a fully integrated company within an FMCG environment; additional experience in an international context is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Law, HR, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Excellent MS Office skills and ideally experience with SAP SuccessFactors
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Strong communication skills
• Independent and structured working style
• Pragmatic and results-oriented mindset
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization

What We Expect from You

• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Strong influencing capabilities at all levels, driving alignment and engagement in complex environments.
• Resilience and adaptability, with a consistently positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Change agent and transformational mindset, with a proactive approach to driving organizational evolution.
• Strategic vision balanced with a hands-on approach, ensuring both high-level impact and operational execution.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities, capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Alignment with GBfoods’ core values: Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership, and Joy — bringing these to life in daily interactions and decision-making.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Manufacturing

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