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Group Chief People Officer and Board Member at Fortidia
At Fortidia we believe that a diverse workforce drives our success. We base hiring decisions solely on candidate experience and skills.
For our global Headquarter in Milan we are looking for a temporary People Manager to join our global People Team for 7 months (with possibility to extend further). This is a key position that will provide People support across Australia, New Zealand as well as selected European countries, while also contributing to cross-country People projects at a global level. The People Manager will be reporting directly to the People VP.
The ideal candidate brings around 10 years of HR experience, thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, and combines operational excellence with a people-driven mindset.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a business partner to local leadership teams in the local units, supporting all People-related areas such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, employee relations, and organizational development.
* Implement and monitor Group People initiatives and policies at local level, ensuring consistency with global People strategy.
* Support the design and roll-out of cross-country People projects, including global policies, Employer Branding initiatives, talent programs, and employee engagement surveys.
* Provide guidance on labor law and compliance topics in collaboration with external advisors where necessary.
* Support workforce planning and local hiring processes, ensuring alignment with Group recruiting guidelines.
* Act as a point of contact for employees and managers in Australia and other assigned countries on day-to-day HR issues, helping to build a positive and engaged workplace culture.
* Maintain strong coordination and knowledge sharing with the wider global People Team to ensure consistency and leverage best practices.
Requirements
* Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources, with a solid track record in both operational HR and business partnering roles.
* Proven experience in international or multi-country environments; prior exposure to UK and/or Australian markets is a strong plus.
* Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus but not mandatory.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and influence across diverse stakeholders.
* Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives independently.
* Sound understanding of HR processes, labor law fundamentals, and employee lifecycle. Knowledge of labor law in Australia and/or UK is a plus.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
What We Offer:
* A vibrant international environment in a continuously growing company.
* Training and development opportunities within the Group, including an eLearning platform
* A multicultural organizational structure and team.
* Meal voucher, Wellbeing platform (Fitprime) and Welfare plan.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Retail
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