Hr Manager

HR Manager

• Human Resources & People Operations – Institute Itech
• Full-time position
• Hybrid work model (Milan, Italy – with international scope)
• Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
• An NDA must be signed

This position may evolve into Head of Human Resources or Chief People Officer, depending on performance and organizational growth.

About Institute Itech:

Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.

The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.

Its flagship projects include:

• MemoriaTM – AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence
• OxyleafTM – environmental monitoring and air quality technologies
• TerraTM – advanced soil and ecological remediation systems
• PolarisTM – strategic data infrastructure and positioning systems
• BalloonTM – high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms
• BiocityTM – integrated biourban planning and smart city ecosystems

Institute Itech is expanding internationally, with active operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, requiring a structured and scalable people operations function to support its growing global team.

About the Role:

Institute Itech is seeking an experienced and people-driven HR Manager to build, lead, and continuously develop the Institute's human resources function at a pivotal moment in its international growth.

The HR Manager will serve as the primary HR reference point for Institute Itech's leadership and staff, overseeing the full spectrum of people operations — from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, organizational development, and HR compliance across multiple geographies.

The selected candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy, contributing not only to the day-to-day HR function but also to the strategic people agenda of a fast-scaling, internationally oriented research and technology institute. The role requires someone equally comfortable designing HR frameworks from the ground up and managing the human dimensions of a complex, multidisciplinary organization.

Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Organizational Development

• Define and implement Institute Itech's HR strategy in alignment with the organization's international growth roadmap
• Design and maintain organizational structures, reporting lines, and workforce planning frameworks
• Advise executive leadership on people strategy, talent priorities, and organizational design decisions
• Support the development and scaling of HR processes, policies, and systems as the organization grows

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead and oversee the full recruitment cycle for all roles across technical, scientific, administrative, and executive functions
• Define hiring strategies, sourcing channels, and selection methodologies appropriate to each role and geography
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Collaborate with department heads and project leads to anticipate and address hiring needs proactively

Onboarding, Performance & Development

• Design and manage onboarding programs that ensure rapid integration and cultural alignment for new hires across geographies
• Implement and oversee performance management frameworks, including goal setting, feedback cycles, and career development planning
• Identify training and development needs across the organization and coordinate relevant initiatives
• Support managers in handling performance-related conversations and development plans

HR Operations & Compliance