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. #J-18808-Ljbffr