HR Advisor

About Us

JOST Italia have been founded in 1971, we are the Italian Subsidiary of JOST Group.

JOST is a global leader in the manufacturing of systems, modules and components for commercial vehicles. 5 big brands are under one roof: JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke and Hyva with subsidiaries and branches all over the world. All of them are leaders in their segments combining individual products, efficient concepts for customer-specific applications and future technology systems.

About the Role

We are seeking an HR Advisor to manage day-to-day HR operations for JOST Italia located in Milan as well for another JOST subsidiary located in Turin, Italy. This position combines hands-on human resources activities support, ensuring smooth operations and positive employee experience in a small, dynamic, and international environment

This is a part time opportunity (50% FTE)

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle

- Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries.
- Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and other HR documentation in line with Italian labor law and company policies.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including induction schedules and exit formalities.
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

2. Payroll & Benefits

- Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Manage employee benefits administration (e.g., meal vouchers, health insurance, pension schemes) and support annual renewals or updates.
- Track working time, absences, and leave in collaboration with line managers.

3. Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure compliance with Italian labor legislation and internal HR policies.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required HR documentation.
- Prepare and submit regular HR reports to local management and Group HR (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence statistics).

4. Recruitment & Talent Support

- Coordinate local recruitment processes in alignment with Group HR (posting job ads, liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, issuing offers).
- Support onboarding of new hires and help organize training or development initiatives.

5. HR Processes & Culture

- Support the implementation of Group HR policies, procedures, and initiatives at the local level.
- Help foster a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
- Contribute to employee engagement activities and internal communications.
- Follow the procedures to ensure safety at work (Legislative Decree 81/08) in collaboration with the RSPP (periodic medical examinations and refresher courses)

Skills & Qualifications

- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in HR administration, preferably within an international company or small-to-mid-size business.
- Solid knowledge of Italian labor law and payroll procedures.
- Experience working with external payroll providers.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
- Fluent in Italian and good command of English (spoken and written).

Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or company events.

What We Offer

- A broad, varied HR role with exposure to both local and international HR practices.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to the development of local HR processes.
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.