Job Description Summary

As an HR People Partner, you will be at the heart of our people experience—empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing regular coaching and support and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives.

In addition, the role will act as a Country Hat for Italy, liaising closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and other HR People Partners within the country to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective local execution of HR strategies and processes. Where no dedicated role is in place, the position will also cover a Labor Relations Hat, supporting and advising on labor relations matters, including interactions with unions and works councils, leveraging strong local expertise and on-site presence.

Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you will ensure employees feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.

The role will cover GE Vernova Italian businesses.

Job Description

HR People Partner

Key Responsibilities

• People Leader Empowerment
• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.
• Coach and support People Leaders on complex issues.
• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.
• Participate in local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR-related matters.

Employee Experience Focus

• Foster a positive culture by embedding company values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.
• Represent the employee voice by sharing insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.
• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels and educate employees on new ways of working.
• Liaise with onsite/in-country operations to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction.

Local Support & Employee Relations

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBPs, and COEs.
• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize escalations.
• Collaborate with COEs to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine corrective action post-investigation, analyze ER cases to develop appropriate actions).
• Advise and support labor relations/unions and works councils’ activities/issues (e.g., wage/contract negotiations), conducting work that requires local expertise or onsite presence (legal/regulatory or market/community).
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations, laws, and policies while providing People Leaders with the appropriate support for effective decision-making.
• HR Strategy & HR Process Activation
• Own the local employee experience by executing workforce and talent agendas established by HRBPs.
• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.
• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle, including culture and new HR process introductions.
• Provide input to HR decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and local compliance requirements.

Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks

Support employee engagement initiatives locally by:

• Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions.
• Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams.

• Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment.
• Identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs addressing those risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience in HR functions such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development, or performance management.
• Native Italian, fluent English.
• If contracted in Italy: EU work permit

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive understanding of Italian labor laws and HR policies, with demonstrated practical experience.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement.

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