Human Resources Partner Expert Italy

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions connecting people, products, and providers worldwide. Present in 170+ countries with more than 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are a Top 5 global 3PL dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and personal growth.

YOUR ROLE

As an HR Business Partner, you will support our Contract Logistics operations across Italy, acting as the trusted HR point of contact for managers and employees. Your role will align business objectives with HR practices, ensuring stability in a fast‑paced, unionized environment. Strong relationships, labor relations navigation, and leadership partnership will be key to success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead industrial relations : manage union and works council relationships to maintain operational continuity in warehouses, resolve disputes, and support negotiations.
• Drive talent acquisition : oversee external recruitment with agencies and support internal hiring and induction with the Talent Management team.
• Foster people growth : support development plans, career paths, training initiatives, and mandatory learning programs.
• Enable organizational change : contribute to change management, mitigate people‑related risks, optimize labor costs, and support salary review processes with the Compensation & Benefits team.
• Partner with operations : provide HR support to line managers, facilitate special projects, and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Support administration : collaborate with Payroll & Administration on key processes such as attendance, disability compliance, and other HR administration.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• At least 5 years of HR experience in complex or multinational environments, with a strong preference for logistics or industrial settings.
• Proven experience in union/works council management and solid knowledge of Italian labor law.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills with the ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels.
• Master’s degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Fluency in English and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Results‑oriented mindset, resilience under pressure, and ability to manage complex issues with autonomy.
• Negotiation skills and experience leading projects or initiatives.
• Willingness to travel across sites when required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A culture that recognizes and values your contribution.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including pension, life assurance, and access to discounts across retail, travel, and lifestyle.
• Real opportunities for career development and mobility within one of the world’s leading logistics providers.

CEVA is committed to fair hiring procedures and to ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to develop their potential. We want to ensure a work environment based on merit and inclusion, without any discrimination based on race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religious orientation or disability.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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