PES GRoup was born from the Engineering Division of PES, founded in 1979, and currently has over 200 permanent engineering staff, boasting significant experience in the Oil & Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Chemical, Petrochemical, and Automotive sectors.
PES Group provides technical and engineering services (Civil, Rotating Machinery, Static Equipment, Process, HSE Design, Electrical Instrumentation, Layout & Piping), offering over 200,000 engineering hours per year to all major Oil & Gas Companies, EPC Contractors, Industrial Manufacturers, etc.
Currently, PES Group has seven offices in Italy: HQ in Rosignano Solvay (LI), San Donato Milanese, Florence, Rome, Bari, Vibo Marina (VV), and Gela.
Abroad, PES Group is present in three countries (UK, UAE, Romania). In addition, a series of strategic partnerships, signed on virtually every continent, support the company in carrying out multidisciplinary engineering, service, service management, inspection & expediting, and recruitment & hiring of local personnel.
For more information, visit: https://www.Pes-eng.Net
Job Purpose
Develop and lead the implementation of HR plans, policies, and processes for all Company of PES Group in Italy and abroad.
Align HR activities to business needs and provide full HR services support (talent acquisition, talent management, engagement C&B, employee/industrial relations, labor rights, etc.) to achieve business objectives in line with Global HR strategy, industry best practices and local legislation.
The role will report directly to the General Manager of PES Group.
Location: Rosignano Solvay or Livorno Offices, Italy. We are looking for someone based in/near our offices or willing to relocate there.
Key Responsibilities:
Define, in agreement with the GM, the local HR strategy (long and short term) and policies within overall business context, in terms of talent acquisition, talent management, compensation & benefits, industrial relations and training.
Lead the implementation of HR plans, policies and processes for the Italy organization, covering all areas of HR, and aligned with global/ regional guidelines.
Develop and implement HR plans to build high performance, strong organizational culture, attraction and retention of talent, compensation and rewards, process improvement and efficiency.
Maintain regular relationship with authorities, local unions and lawyers.
Advise, influence and support managers in the effective use of country labor laws/contracts and collective agreements.
Support business growth or transformation agenda, effective management of organizational changes, ensuring advise and building organizational capability.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships within own country and beyond, including other PES Group countries, functions and PES Group teams.
Prepare and monitor local HR budget; manage all relevant costs and expenses of the HR department within the allocated budget.
Anticipate, identify and resolve risks or issues to lead successful deployment of HR plans and policies
Stakeholders
Communicate and influence senior business leaders outside of own job area to accept practices and approaches
Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders across the company
Coordinate 3rd parties e.G. external service providers
Lead discussions and negotiations
Qualifications & Key Requirements
Fluent in Italian and good proficiency in English are a must
Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in Engineering or Service sector.
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior management and/or executives of the business, preferably in a complex environment e.G. matrix
Mastery of all HR competencies, including union/employee relations, change management, talent acquisition and management, training.
Balanced focus on strategic and operational HR activities
Experience in budget management and change management desired
Bachelor or Master's degree, preferably in HR, Business Management, or equivalent