The HR Manager Italy, will have overall country responsibility, covering two Italy locations of Essentra – Milan and Bologna sites. Having a responsibility for Milan site harmonisation process from an HR perspective, as a result of acquisition.   

Providing solid coaching and development to leaders and managers at each site to promote management ownership and good practice of people management.  

This is a full generalist role which includes supporting site management across a broad range of people issues including talent management, employee engagement and well-being, management capability, resourcing, employee relations and training and development.  

The role will also involve leading and/or taking part in the delivery of a number of HR projects and programmes within the Region. 

Typical Accountabilities:

• Act as a business partner and coach to on-site leadership teams to improve leadership capacity and support on all people related topics/issues, ensuring alignment with the Group & Divisional HR strategy, as well as the European business strategy; 
• Supporting and leading locally in the Region the Talent Management/Development process within the region; 
• Supporting resourcing with key recruitments as appropriate at all levels up to management appointments; 
• Managing the Company pay and reward processes in conjunction with Group Reward; 
• Involvement in HR projects as directed, including any re-organisation programmes, organizational development and design work; 
• Taking the lead on change management initiatives in the locations, as appropriate; 
• Supporting the HR integration activities to create a ‘one business approach’ within the Region; 
• To manage employee engagement survey & activities in the respective locations; 
• Participate in and own HR related sections of any site ethical or customer audit as and when required ensuring all necessary processes are in place. 
• Assist in partnering with management to ensure effective internal employee communication within client groups; 
• Being an effective and challenging member of the HR team. 
• Manager an HR Generalist focused on HR administration and payroll, based in Milan 
• Occasional travel to Bologna site 

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven stand-alone HRM experience within a multinational environment
• Fluent Italian and English language skills - written and verbal 
• Practical knowledge of Italian labour law
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on approach
• Task and result focused
• A numerate, commercially driven self-starter, with a practical business oriented style and the personality and skill-set to manage an HR service across multi-sites
• Good influencing and management coaching skills are essential
• Job-holders must be willing to travel on a regular basis across the Region as required in the course of their duties.
• Ability to communicate in other European languages - desirable
• Experience of MS Dynamics 365 - desirable
• Experience of mergers & acquisitions - desirable

What we offer:

• Attractive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus 
• Company car
• Corporate health insurance
• Lunch vouchers
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day of annual leave for birthday
• Paid day off for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. 

Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations. 

The BMP site in Milan is a manufacturing and distribution facility and a key part of Essentra. The location encompasses a high volume, product mix manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environment. Health, safety and environmental sustainability are a core values that align to our business objectives. 

We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. 

Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware 

Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components”