Graduate Human Resources Partner

The multi-site People Partner is the HR leader responsible for our 5 industrial paper bags plants in Italy (~280 employees) in the provinces of Bergamo, Macerata and Catania. She/he will lead a small team to help drive a positive & productive culture, build an environment of trust and accountability, and deliver HR excellence and process improvement. This role is the primary point of contact for the managers and employees and provides expertise and guidance in the areas of culture and performance and talent management, talent development and learning, compensation, conflict management, employee relations and leadership coaching. The multi-site People Partner executes the HR strategy in support of the client's business objectives and the Mondi HR strategy & objectives and is a connected partner for the sites leadership teams. Serve as a strong functional partner to the MD and to drive cohesive decision-making, foster collaboration, and drive the development and execution of key HR initiatives that align with business goals and Mondi HR strategy Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to managers and employees with specific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate Provide employees and managers with an available first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues; Partner closely with the MD, HR Business Partners, Country/Regional HR Leaders and HR CoE professionals to drive a cohesive and aligned HR agenda and execute business-specific HR strategies Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment Lead key HR processes including performance, talent management, Payroll & compensation planning, onboarding, Hiring, Training & development new manager assimilation etc. Partner with Country/Regional HR leader and HR CoE's to align on and execute relevant HR projects or initiatives as needed across multiple client groups at the two sites Provide guidance and leadership for all union/works council relations and ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved Ensure all HR matters are handled fairly and consistently with local laws and regulations and our company compliance regulations Maintain and protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment, and care Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a Human Resources related area Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in a client support HR role preferably in an industry environment At least 5 years of experience in a Human Resources client support role Sound knowledge of union/employee relations and works council management as well as local labor laws and government requirements Strong problem-solving skills and capable of handling multiple issues and/or projects simultaneously and executing to completion Excellent collaboration, influencing, project management, organizational and change agent skills Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement Native Italian speaker and fluent English, both written and spoken Flexible across any of the five sites, depending on the candidate's preferred location. Start: as soon as possible Employment type: full-time, unlimited contract (Quadro level) Benefits Mobile phone for employees Company car possible Learning & Development Public transportation nearby Women ́s network Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi's success. Should you need further information, please contact Veronica More via email. We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.