Job Title: HR Generalist, Italy Location: Italy (Remote) As the first Human Resources employee in Italy, this individual must be a strong self-starter with a growth mindset. This individual will support establishing all Human Resource practices in Italy, in partnership with the wider HR team. This role will partner directly with cross-functional teams to support the stores across Italy. The role will involve building out the People processes, policies, and compliance across the Italy market while aligning HR practices with business objectives and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The position will be full-time, with a fixed term of 12 months, and will include a probationary period in line with the provisions of Italian laws and the CBA. Key Responsibilities: Create key Human Resources practices to support the employee lifecycle in Italy, inclusive of Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding, Employee Development, Employee Relations, Employee Experience, Health & Safety, and Compliance. Conduct investigations into complex employee relations issues and partner with business leaders on resolutions. Support local recruitment efforts for all levels and build tools for future effectiveness. Ensure adherence to local labor laws, maintain accurate records, and generate reports as required. Provide support, thought partnership, and coaching to management and employees on human resources-related matters, policies & procedures, and employment law. Assist in payroll processing and benefits administration. Launch North American HR initiatives and programs across the stores in Italy to ensure consistency across the organization. Identify training needs and implement development programs. Skills and Qualifications: Bi-Lingual in English and Italian. 3 years HR Generalist Experience. Expert knowledge of local labor law and ability to advise on practical application. Key Behaviors & Attributes: Self-starter, ability to work autonomously. A people person – leads with kindness and integrity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interface with multiple levels within the organization. Customer service – quick and accurate responses to employee inquiries and needs. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism. Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. Hands-on approach with a keen ability to manage both strategic and operational HR tasks. Passionate about creating a high-performance culture. J-18808-Ljbffr