HR Partner

About the role

Alfa Laval is looking for an HR Partner to manage recruitment, onboarding and HR administration for its Italian sites, primarily in Suisio (with possible work in San Bonifacio). The role supports blue‑collar hiring, temporary workforce management and provides day‑to‑day HR advice to managers and employees.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding for blue‑collar, contingent, consultant and temporary staff across Italy.
• Coordinate with temporary work agencies, handling sourcing, contracting, service quality follow‑up and cost control.
• Act as trusted advisor on labor relations and basic legal aspects, in partnership with the local HR Business Partner and shared service centre.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to off‑boarding, ensuring compliant and business‑focused HR support.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, simplifying workflows, increasing efficiency and optimizing costs.
• Collaborate with HR teams in other countries to share best practices, harmonise processes and leverage synergies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on employer branding initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Support managers in forecasting staffing needs and coordinating recruitment and contingent workforce planning.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 4‑5 years of experience in an HR generalist or administration role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Italian labour law and national collective agreements (CCNL, ideally Metalmeccanico).
• Hands‑on experience recruiting and onboarding blue‑collar and contingent workforces.
• Experience working with temporary work agencies and managing contingent staffing.
• Service‑oriented, approachable attitude and ability to be the first point of contact for managers and employees.
• Structured, process‑oriented mindset with interest in simplification and digitalisation.
• Fluent in Italian and good command of English, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong command of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Italian labour legislation and collective bargaining agreements.

What we offer

• Starting base salary of €32,000 per year, aligned with the CCNL Metalworking collective agreement.
• A compensation package that considers market indicators, job family, background, skills and experience, with variations based on location.