Human Resources Generalist

Overview Location: Italy (with regular travel between Spain and Italy) Department: Group People & Culture Europe Type: Permanent, full-time About Piab Group At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1200 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB. What awaits you at our company Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on entrepreneurship and innovation. Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in industrial automation. Global Presence: You will work in a truly global company with employees in more than 27 countries. Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, reducing resource waste and promoting safety. Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and international career advancement. Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. Stable, fast-growing employer: As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab Group benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability. Job Mission As Group HR Generalist for Italy and Spain, you provide compliant, business-oriented HR support to managers and employees, drive the local implementation of global People & Culture processes, and contribute to an engaging, inclusive, and high-performance work environment. The role is primarily based at our Due Carree site, with close proximity to our blue-collar workforce, ensuring regular access, visibility, and clear communication for employees who are often not connected to internal IT systems. You continuously seek to simplify and harmonize HR processes and provider setups across both countries, in close alignment with the People & Culture Manager Europe, in order to increase efficiency and service quality. Qualifications University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a comparable HR role, ideally in an international industrial company Solid knowledge of Italian labor law; good understanding of Spanish labor law or strong willingness to build it up quickly (with support from external advisors) Proven experience with core HR processes (recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations) Experience working closely with blue-collar teams in a plant or production environment Confident user of HR systems (HRIS) and MS Office; comfortable working with data and reports Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to build trust with managers and employees at different levels and locations Structured, reliable, and hands-on working style, with the ability to manage several topics in parallel Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, focused on enabling the business rather than adding bureaucracy Fluency in Italian, Spanish, and English (spoken and written) Willingness to travel regularly between Italy and Spain Key Responsibilities Act as primary HR contact for managers and employees in Italy and Spain, handling day-to-day HR topics (e.g., recruitment, performance, absence, disciplinaries, employee relations). Be regularly present at the Due Carree site to maintain close contact with blue-collar employees, ensure effective information flow, and act as a visible, accessible HR partner on the shop floor. Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for Italy and Spain in close collaboration with the European Recruiting Team, ensuring alignment with global recruitment processes and standards (job postings, screening, interviews, offers) and continuously improving efficiency and consistency in the way vacancies are filled. Implement global HR processes (e.g., Performance & Development Reviews, salary review, talent and succession management) as defined by P&C Europe. Ensure a structured onboarding and offboarding process and prepare/manage employment-related documents (contracts, amendments, certificates, termination letters) in line with local law and company standards. Maintain accurate employee data in the HR system (HRIS), secure data quality for reporting and KPIs, and coordinate with payroll providers and Finance to ensure correct and timely payroll and handle employee queries. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations in Italy and Spain (e.g., working time, documentation, health & safety) and provide guidance on employment law and labor relations, in close cooperation with external legal advisors where needed. Support global HR initiatives (e.g., Engagement Surveys, DE&I, HRIS and employer branding projects) and promote company culture and values, helping managers foster an inclusive and high-performance environment. Build effective working relationships with local managers, employee representatives/unions, and external partners, ensuring constructive dialogue, especially in the blue-collar context. Prepare and communicate HR information and guidelines in a clear, structured way, using suitable channels for employees without regular computer access, and proactively identify local HR needs, risks, and improvement opportunities. Review and optimize the HR service and provider landscape in Italy and Spain (e.g., payroll offices, legal counsel, external advisors), aiming for a lean, efficient, and clearly structured setup (ideally one main payroll office and one main legal partner per country), in close coordination with P&C Europe and Finance. Key Interfaces Provide the People & Culture Manager Europe with regular updates on key HR topics, risks, and opportunities in Italy and Spain Inform P&C Europe about relevant market conditions, labor law changes, and HR trends in Italy and Spain Collaborate closely with line managers and local leadership teams in Italy and Spain to support business goals from an HR perspective Work with the central Recruiting Team, Payroll, Finance, and other central functions to ensure smooth HR operations Coordinate with external partners (e.g., legal counsel, payroll and benefits providers, occupational health services, recruitment agencies) as needed General Requirements In this role, you act in accordance with the Piab Code of Conduct and know and follow Piab’s values, mission, and routines. The position requires regular travel between Italy and Spain. How to Apply If you are passionate about People & Culture and want to make a difference in an international industrial automation environment, we would love to hear from you. Please note that a valid work permit for Italy or Spain is required; unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr