Senior HR Business Partner

KuehneNagel is a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions. At the heart of our success is our unwavering commitment to our people. We view Human Resources as a critical driver of our business growth, organizational development, and overall company performance. Our HR team plays a pivotal role in managing the employee life-cycle, fostering human capital evolution, promoting engagement, nurturing diversity & inclusion, and ensuring compliance with labor relations. Your Role The HR Business Partner plays a central role in aligning organizational strategy with business objectives at the country level. This position is responsible for deploying HR strategies, programs, and projects effectively into our Business/Functional Units, managing labor relations and ensuring compliance. The HR Business Partner will be a key partner and advisor for the Business Unit leaders supported and will oversee Performance Management, Talent Management, and Compensation to ensure they are consistently aligned and focused on achieving our company’s goals. Moreover, they will actively contribute to our success through coaching and education for people managers and employees. Your Responsibilities Organizational excellence – Analyze how our business strategy intersects with HR, identifying opportunities and crafting solutions to meet our evolving needs. – Lead strategic workforce planning, including contractors, while monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) in harmony with our business and hiring strategies. – Spearhead efforts to optimize our organizational design, driving productivity and enhancing overall business performance. Strategic partnership – Serve as a trusted advisor, wielding influence over decisions that shape our people, organization, culture, and, in turn, our business outcomes. – Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with management, ensuring the seamless execution of HR strategy, programs, and projects, while collaborating closely with HR centres of expertise. Culture enablement – Drive Talent Management and People Development processes, nurturing talent and cultivating a culture of growth and engagement. – Ensure the effective deployment of our compensation strategy, aligning it with our business objectives. – Foster change management and engagement at all levels of the organization, driving our cultural evolution forward. – Lead engagement initiatives and constantly influences the organization to further develop a diverse and inclusive environment. Labour relations – Manage employee relations matters and navigate relationships with Unions and Workers’ Councils, while proactively preventing and managing potential litigation. – Skillfully negotiate and define supplementary agreements in accordance with applicable Collective Labor Agreements (CLA). – Champion compliance and provide invaluable internal advisory services to safeguard our organization’s integrity. Your Skills and Experiences Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in HR or a related discipline may be preferred Proven track record as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role, demonstrating a deep understanding of HR best practices and principles Strong business acumen with a clear grasp of organizational goals, industry trends, and competitive landscapes strategic thinking and planning skills, enabling the development and execution of HR strategies that drive business success. In-depth knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Fluency in Italian and English Good Reasons to Join Since its foundation in 1890, KuehneNagel has been committed to deliver its services with the highest standards to customers and communities, creating a tradition of excellence. Today, we are the 1 player in Logistics worldwide, with 1.400 location and 78.000 employees in 100 countries. The Italian branch has 50 years of activities and counts 40 locations with 3.000 team members partnering with more than 3000 clients. As a global organization, Sea, Air, Road and Contract Logistics are the four pillars of our business. As all Business Units strive to innovate while keeping a sustainable business outlook, we seek for drive & ownership in all our candidates. Passion & willingness to be part of a multicultural and dynamic team are a must to us We care about our people as much as we do for our customers: we inspire our colleagues to act according to their uniqueness, empower them to own their career path, delivering the best balance between performance and individual wellbeing. Your contribution will always matter. What we offer: We strive to provide you and your loved ones with a first-class benefits experience, focused on supporting your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are centered around you and your family, our offer is constantly improving: – Accidental coverage (at & outside work) – Extra Medical insurance – Full access to Fitprime for you and your friends: access to 3000 Gyms, pools and sport centers Online workout (e.g. yoga, mindfulness, cardio) nutritionist – Speexx, your digital coaching platform for language training – For you and someone of your choice – 5 extra days of paternity leave – Remote working enhancement for new parents – 1 day off for volunteering activities – Free Tax return support (730) – Free social welfare consulting (e.g. INPS, disability, pension) 1000 discount on products and services – Special discount on travels with Interline Turismo J-18808-Ljbffr