Descrizione:
The Head of HR is a senior and influential leadership role fully embedded within an automotive manufacturing plant characterized by a strong and structured trade union presence. Acting as a strategic and operational partner to the Plant Director, the role requires a balanced combination of business acumen, industrial relations expertise, and hands‑on leadership. The position operates in a complex, highly automated production environment undergoing continuous transformation driven by efficiency, automation, and cost competitiveness. The Head of HR leads a team of Senior HR professionals across Industrial Relations, People Development, Health & Safety, Payroll & Administration, and Internal Communication.
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor to Plant Leadership, translating business objectives into effective people strategies;
- Support plant performance through workforce planning, organizational design, productivity initiatives, and change management;
- Contribute to operational excellence in a highly automated environment with strong focus on efficiency, quality, and cost control;
- Lead all interactions with trade unions and works councils in a highly unionized context;
- Manage collective bargaining processes and ensure constructive, structured industrial dialogue;
- Anticipate and mitigate industrial relations risks to ensure business continuity and social stability;
- Ensure full compliance with labor laws, collective agreements, and regulatory requirements;
- Manage autonomously the full lifecycle of workforce adjustment processes, including:
- Solidarity agreements
- Temporary layoff schemes (e.g., short‑time work / CIG)
- Organizational restructuring and role redesign
- Lead negotiations with unions and institutional stakeholders on workforce reduction measures;
- Develop sustainable labor cost management strategies aligned with business needs;
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability building;
- Support employee engagement initiatives in a demanding industrial environment;
- Oversee performance management processes and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement;
- Ensure alignment between workforce skills and evolving automation technologies;
- Oversee Health & Safety governance in collaboration with operational leaders, ensuring compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.
- Support sustainability initiatives, with focus on social sustainability and workforce impact.
- Promote responsible communication and transparent internal messaging during transformation periods.
- Lead, develop, and coordinate a multidisciplinary HR team
- Ensure strong integration between HR functions and effective service delivery to plant operations.
- Foster a high‑performance culture within the HR team.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Economics, Law (with specialization in Labor/Employment Law), or Organizational Psychology;
- Postgraduate qualifications in HR Management, Organizational Development, or Labor Law are a strong plus;
- Over 10 years of HR leadership experience in automotive manufacturing or similarly complex industrial sectors;
- Proven track record in highly unionized environments (critical requirement);
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience managing complex workforce restructuring processes;
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations in high‑automation contexts;
- Experience leading HR teams of comparable size and scope;
- Fluent professional English (mandatory), French strongly preferred;
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities;
- Excellent knowledge of labor legislation and collective bargaining frameworks;
- High resilience and ability to operate under pressure;
- Strong execution mindset combined with strategic thinking;
- Credibility on the shop floor and ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Applications from qualified Candidates across the entire Italian territory will be taken into consideration.
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