HR Specialist

G-P • Italy, TX

13d

About The Position

As an HR Specialist in the Employer of Record (EOR) industry, you’ll be a key business partner to our clients, not just a service provider. You’ll sit at the intersection of global expansion and workforce management- advising clients on complex HR matters focusing mainly on Italy as well as supporting additional Southern European countries as required. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, act as their trusted in-country HR expert, and ensure smooth operations, compliance, and growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR experience, knowledge of EoR Industry is desirable
• We require a fluent Italian and English - additional languages are a bonus.
• Deep expertise in Italian labor laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations more broadly in Southern Europe
• Deep expertise with Staff Leasing and Tertiary NCBA
• Experience supporting complex employee relations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and collaboration tools like Zoom & Slack.

Responsibilities

• Employee Experience & Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding, lifecycle events, and terminations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience.
• Complex Employee Relations & Terminations: Manage sensitive cases, attend calls or meetings, and draft legally sound documentation.
• Partner Management: Build and manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and HR legal advisors.
• International HR & Payroll Consultation: Be the first point of contact for client queries on benefits, payroll queries, compliance, and workforce planning.
• In-Country Expertise: Stay ahead of labor laws and cultural nuances in Italy to provide actionable guidance.
• Employment Law & Contract Advisory: Review and advise on employment contracts and risk mitigation.
• Performance & Compensation Support: Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and ensure timely salary changes.
• Immigration & Mobility: Act as SPOC for employees’ immigration/mobility needs in collaboration with the Global Mobility team.
• Workload Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Identify delegable tasks, document processes, and ensure smooth handover for efficiency.
• Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes.
• Global Initiatives & Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to standardize and improve HR practices globally.

Benefits

• G-P values its employees and offers excellent benefits and perks including generous paid parental leave, flexible time off, spending accounts, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, sabbatical after 5 years and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed