- Role Objective
The HR Business Partner will be responsible for building and developing the Human Resources function for the new U.S. plant, supporting the Parent Company throughout all plant start-up phases: organizational design, recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and the creation of a strong company culture.
The HRBP will act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, ensuring alignment between the plant’s operational objectives and the Group’s HR strategies, while facilitating the transfer of the Italian corporate culture into the U.S. business environment.
- Reporting Line
The position reports directly to the U.S. General Manager and functionally to the HR Director based in Italy.
- Key Responsibilities
Start-up Phase
- Partner with the Italian headquarters in defining the plant organizational structure and key roles.
- Develop the HR workforce plan required to support production start-up.
- Define local HR processes, procedures, and tools in coordination with the Italian headquarters.
- Support the development of the initial organizational structure and its future evolution.
- Contribute to the definition of company policies aligned with U.S. regulations and labor market practices.
General Responsibilities:
- Serve as the liaison between the U.S. plant and the Corporate HR function in Italy.
- Partner with local management to understand business needs and translate them into strategic HR solutions.
- Identify workforce requirements, translating them into strategic organizational planning and supporting the preparation of the annual budget.
- Ensure effective recruitment and selection processes in line with business objectives, leveraging local partners (Workforce Auburn and AIDT).
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, training institutions, and universities in the local area.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Support business functions in performance evaluation, retention and engagement strategies, and employee training and development plans.
- Promote and reinforce company values as well as welfare and well-being initiatives.
- Handle complex disciplinary matters and employee relations issues, acting as a mediator to minimize legal risks.
- Ensure proper application of compensation, benefits, incentive programs, and reward systems, while monitoring market competitiveness.
- Ensure compliant personnel administration, documentation, and fulfillment of all legal requirements.
- Analyze HR KPIs (turnover, engagement, time-to-hire, performance, etc.) and propose improvement and action plans.
- Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of U.S. HR laws, regulations, and employment practices.
- Understanding of HR topics related to manufacturing environments.
- Experience recruiting operational and technical personnel.
- Knowledge of performance management processes.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems, preferably Zucchetti.
- Behavioral Competencies
- Hands-on approach and ability to work effectively in a start-up environment.
- Strong level of autonomy and self-management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build trust with managers and employees.
- Business-oriented mindset with a solid understanding of manufacturing operations.
- Ability to work successfully in multicultural environments.
- Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or a related field.
- HR Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in HR leadership roles, preferably within international organizations.
- Fluent English required.
- Italian language skills preferred to facilitate coordination with the corporate headquarters.