At Nestlé Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high-quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.
We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial HR Business Partner who will be responsible for the people agenda and will also lead the people attraction and recruitment during the launch of a new manufacturing site.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a strategic greenfield project, building the workforce from the ground up and shaping the site's employer brand within the local community. You will partner with business leaders to design and execute a scalable hiring strategy that supports the installation, start-up and operational ramp-up of a modern and highly automated production facility.
You will work within a global organization committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement. 

Position Snapshot
•    Nestlé Purina Italy
•    Permanent and full-time role
•    Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
•    At least 7 years of experience in HR roles
•    Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment projects
•    Experience in supporting industrial/manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
•    Previous involvement in greenfield, startup or large-scale workforce build-up projects is a strong plus
•    Strong stakeholder management and project management skills
•    Experience in Employer Branding and Talent Attraction initiatives
•    Italian and English fluent
•    Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Quadro, Gross Annual Base Salary €65.000,00.

Position Summary
You will be responsible for the people’s agenda and the driving force behind creation and implementation of people’s plans aligned with business agenda. You will start leading the end-to-end recruitment strategy for a new manufacturing site, ensuring the attraction, selection and onboarding of the workforce required to support all project phases, and you will be soon the key point of contact for all the themes related to people. 

A day in the life of an HR Business Partner:
•    Contribute to the execution of the business plan through the creation (where appropriate) and implementation of the People Strategies that attract, develop and retain employees. 
•    Support the organizational short-and long-term business needs to drive competitive advantage and address opportunities and threats.  
•    Co-ordinate and execute workforce planning for the specific customer unit. Interact with local stakeholders considering the territory, the social impact, the sustainability and representing a force for good.
•    Recruiting keeping in mind the local needs and initiating specific projects of Employer Branding with the territory.
•    Ensure Performance and Talent Management drive the achievement of business goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration and talent development.  
•    Lead talent review/calibration to ensure high performance is rewarded and developed in line with the Management Development Cycle. 
•    Establish and maintain effective win-win working relationships with managers, employees and their representatives through an environment that fosters communication and co-operation.

 
What will make you successful?
•    Previous experience in working within a matrix environment, achieving results through effective influencing and collaborating.
•    Understanding of human behaviours/diversity and team dynamics.
•    Experience in coaching and developing people.
•    Courage to constructively challenge at the highest levels.
•    Acknowledge & respect the contribution & abilities of all employees irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion etc.
•    Resilience, flexibility and strong mental agility.

What we offer? 
At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

•    Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
•    Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs
•    Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives
•    Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform
•    Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities
•    Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment. 

What does it mean working at Purina?
At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves. 
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.
You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better, who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.
We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
That’s the Power of Purina.
Are you ready to discover what’s possible?
Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

Kindly submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.