Junior HR Generalist

CBC (Europe) S.r.l. is the Italian branch of the CBC Group, headquartered in Tokyo, with a global presence of over 40 commercial and manufacturing sites.

In Italy, the offices in Varedo (MB), Grassobbio (BG), and Cesena (FC), working closely with other European offices, form one of the group’s key operational hubs. Our activities range from the chemical-pharmaceutical sector to biocontrol in integrated and organic agriculture, as well as the distribution of medical, optical, and electronic technologies.

To strengthen our Human Resources team at the Varedo (MB) office, we are looking for a:

JUNIOR HR GENERALIST

The selected candidate will be the first contact for all CBC employees in Italy; they’ll support the HR Manager across the whole HR range of activities, focusing mainly on:

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: managing the whole hiring process, from defining profiles to integrating new hires.
• Learning & Development: planning and implementing training programs and development paths.
• Internal Communication: collaborating with the Communication Team on People-related initiatives.
• HR Administration: managing employment administration aspects in partnership with our external payroll provider.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Degree in Sociology, Communication, or other humanities disciplines.
• 2–3 years of experience in similar roles within mid-sized organizations.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages will be considered a plus.
• Empathy, active listening and a genuine interest in people.
• Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and to grow in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Joining the CBC Group means becoming part of an international environment that values people and supports their development. We draw inspiration from the Japanese principle of Kyōzon – Kyōei (“Co-existence and Co-prosperity”): growing together with our team because the company's success is built on the success of its people.

For this role, we provide:

• Permanent contract (CCNL Commercio/Terziario)
• Health insurance coverage for the employee and their family
• Company canteen
• Welfare programs
• Free coffees

Place of work: Varedo (MB) , with occasional travels to other company sites.

This opportunity is open to candidates of all genders (L.903/77).