As HR Specialist you will join the fastest growing Cruise Liner in the world and be the first point of contact for line managers and employees on a wide array of topics. You will support our people throughout their entire employment lifecycle by running the daily HR operations and employee relations. You will also enjoy working as part of a wider HR international function, supporting with the implementation and development of new HR policies and processes for the Sorrento Cruise Technical Department office aimed at improving the organisation effectiveness of the company. - Excellent oral and written English; - A BSc\/BA in HR Management, Law or similar relevant disciplines and\/or alternatively a solid experience as HR Business Partner\/Generalist or Specialist; - Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite; - Experience interacting with Italian Unions; - Proactive and positive approach and a problem-solving attitude together with the drive to change and improve the level of business support; - Excellent time management and ability to prioritise urgent issues whilst achieving outcomes to agreed deadlines; - Self-driven, flexible and reliable, can work independently to achieve own objectives; - Resilient, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. In full alignment with the MSC UK HR function, and considering the local requirements, the HR Specialist will have responsibilities including: - Supporting with the selection process and managing an effective onboarding\/offboarding of people; - Providing technical and commercial business leaders support and advice for all matters related to the employee lifecycle, with the aim to improve engagement, sustain career progression and build continuous professional development opportunities; - Helping managers deal with issues such as absence management, poor performance, low morale including by leading the administration of discipline when needed and in compliance with the Italian law; - Advising employees and Managers on Employee Relation matters, company policies and processes; - Suggesting changes to current practices and implementing new HR policies and processes; - Ensuring all company policies and processes are applied consistently, in full compliance with the Italian law; - Following the company Individual Performance Management process supporting line managers as needed; - Working with the management and the wider HR function to identify opportunities for people development promoting training programmes, talent management and succession planning; - Creating, developing and producing, upon request, detailed reports and analysis of key HR metrics to support company decision making; - Being responsible for ensuring your own personal development, ensuring that you are up to date with HR legislation and good practice.VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any) The existing right to work in the EU is preferred. Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.