HR Generalist

Join our People Operations SEEMEA team and make a real impact on employee experience across Italy and beyond. As HR Generalist you'll be at the heart of our colleagues career journey—from onboarding to offboarding—while driving process improvements that set new standards for efficiency and excellence. In this role, you'll collaborate with HR Managers, optimize workflows, and ensure compliance, all while contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

This position is to be based in Lucca, Italy

Your responsibilities

• Create employee contracts and manage all steps of the hiring process, coordinating with different stakeholders, for a seamless onboarding experience
• Update and maintain employee data in Workday and related systems throughout the lifecycle
• Administer termination activities and ensure smooth, compliant offboarding
• Collaborate with managers and employees providing support in daily operations and address issues promptly and effectively
• Prepare, validate, and archive all documents related to people lifecycle management
• Execute in compliance with Valmet policies relevant guidelines and Italian labor law
• Participate in local /global projects, contributing to the implementation of new initiatives

Expectations for you

• Degree in HR, Business Administration or similar
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR or a related field
• Solid understanding of HR processes and activities
• Strong user-level skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Power BI).
• Proficiency in HR/HCM systems (e.g., Workday) and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Full professional proficiency in English and Italian; other European languages are a plus
• Availability to travel approximately once or twice a month to other locations in Italy

To succeed in this role

You'll need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and timely. Your collaborative mindset and customer-focused approach will help you build trust and deliver exceptional service. Experience with HR systems and a proactive attitude toward process improvement will set you apart.

We Also Expect You To Align With Valmet's Leadership Principles—practical Behaviours That Guide How We Lead, Collaborate, And Succeed Together

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You'll join a newly structured People Operations team committed to continuous improvement and excellence. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class HR services that enhance employee experience and support business success. Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to our success. Our international work environment fosters innovation and collaboration, making it ideal for development-minded individuals. We value our employees and provide local benefits, learning programs, and a supportive work-life balance.

Additional Information

Please send your application as soon as possible via the link provided, as we will start screening applications immediately, but no later than
January 11, 2026
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Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us