About Us
JOST Italia have been founded in 1971, we are the Italian Subsidiary of JOST Group.
JOST is a global leader in the manufacturing of systems, modules and components for commercial vehicles. 5 big brands are under one roof: JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke and Hyva with subsidiaries and branches all over the world. All of them are leaders in their segments combining individual products, efficient concepts for customer-specific applications and future technology systems.
About the Role
We are seeking an HR Advisor to manage day-to-day HR operations for JOST Italia located in Milan as well for another JOST subsidiary located in Turin, Italy. This position combines hands-on human resources activities support, ensuring smooth operations and positive employee experience in a small, dynamic, and international environment
This is a part time opportunity (50% FTE)
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle
* Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries.
* Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and other HR documentation in line with Italian labor law and company policies.
* Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including induction schedules and exit formalities.
* Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
2. Payroll & Benefits
* Liaise with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
* Manage employee benefits administration (e.g., meal vouchers, health insurance, pension schemes) and support annual renewals or updates.
* Track working time, absences, and leave in collaboration with line managers.
3. Compliance & Reporting
* Ensure compliance with Italian labor legislation and internal HR policies.
* Support internal and external audits by providing required HR documentation.
* Prepare and submit regular HR reports to local management and Group HR (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence statistics).
4. Recruitment & Talent Support
* Coordinate local recruitment processes in alignment with Group HR (posting job ads, liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, issuing offers).
* Support onboarding of new hires and help organize training or development initiatives.
5. HR Processes & Culture
* Support the implementation of Group HR policies, procedures, and initiatives at the local level.
* Help foster a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment.
* Contribute to employee engagement activities and internal communications.
* Follow the procedures to ensure safety at work (Legislative Decree 81/08) in collaboration with the RSPP (periodic medical examinations and refresher courses)
Skills & Qualifications
* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
* 2–4 years of experience in HR administration, preferably within an international company or small-to-mid-size business.
* Solid knowledge of Italian labor law and payroll procedures.
* Experience working with external payroll providers.
* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
* Fluent in Italian and good command of English (spoken and written).
Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or company events.
What We Offer
* A broad, varied HR role with exposure to both local and international HR practices.
* A collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Opportunities to contribute to the development of local HR processes.
* Competitive compensation package and benefits.