Junior HR Generalist

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Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy.

Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'-our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

The Junior HR Generalist - Italy provides day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the Villorba and Agliana chemical manufacturing sites. Based in Villorba and reporting to the Country HR Manager, the role supports core employee lifecycle activities, HR administration, data accuracy, recruitment, onboarding, training and local HR initiatives. The position works closely with the external payroll provider, supplying accurate and timely inputs and checking outputs as required, while payroll processing, payslip management and mandatory employment communications remain outsourced.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract.

What will you be doing?

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers at the Villorba and Agliana manufacturing sites, escalating complex matters to the Country HR Manager.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring personal, contractual and organisational data are complete and up to date.
• Prepare HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle, including employment offers, contracts, amendments and other employee correspondence, in coordination with the Country HR Manager and external advisors where required.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the external payroll provider, including relevant employee changes, absences, time and attendance data and other required information; perform basic checks and follow up on discrepancies. Payroll processing, payslip production and mandatory employment communications are managed externally.
• Support recruitment activities for the two sites, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, candidate communication and preparation of offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring documentation, induction activities, system updates and cross-functional actions are completed on time.
• Support training and development administration, including scheduling, attendance records, training documentation and follow-up of local learning initiatives.
• Support time and attendance administration and collaborate with managers and the external payroll provider to resolve data issues.
• Support the Country HR Manager with employee relations matters, local HR initiatives and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Prepare recurring HR reports and basic analyses on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, training and other local HR indicators.
• Support employee engagement, communication and wellbeing initiatives across both sites.
• Maintain HR files, trackers and process documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection and internal control requirements.

Who are You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, Law, Economics or a related field.
• Approximately 1–2 years of experience in HR, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Previous exposure to HR administration, recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, time and attendance or payroll coordination is an advantage.

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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