Junior HR Generalist - Italy

Who are we looking for?

The Junior HR Generalist - Italy provides day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the Villorba and Agliana chemical manufacturing sites. Based in Villorba and reporting to the Country HR Manager, the role supports core employee lifecycle activities, HR administration, data accuracy, recruitment, onboarding, training and local HR initiatives. The position works closely with the external payroll provider, supplying accurate and timely inputs and checking outputs as required, while payroll processing, payslip management and mandatory employment communications remain outsourced.

This is a one-year fixed-term contract.

What will you be doing?

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers at the Villorba and Agliana manufacturing sites, escalating complex matters to the Country HR Manager.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring personal, contractual and organisational data are complete and up to date.
• Prepare HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle, including employment offers, contracts, amendments and other employee correspondence, in coordination with the Country HR Manager and external advisors where required.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with the external payroll provider, including relevant employee changes, absences, time and attendance data and other required information; perform basic checks and follow up on discrepancies. Payroll processing, payslip production and mandatory employment communications are managed externally.
• Support recruitment activities for the two sites, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, candidate communication and preparation of offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring documentation, induction activities, system updates and cross-functional actions are completed on time.
• Support training and development administration, including scheduling, attendance records, training documentation and follow-up of local learning initiatives.
• Support time and attendance administration and collaborate with managers and the external payroll provider to resolve data issues.
• Support the Country HR Manager with employee relations matters, local HR initiatives and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Prepare recurring HR reports and basic analyses on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, training and other local HR indicators.
• Support employee engagement, communication and wellbeing initiatives across both sites.
• Maintain HR files, trackers and process documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection and internal control requirements.

Who are You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, Law, Economics or a related field.
• Approximately 1–2 years of experience in HR, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Previous exposure to HR administration, recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, time and attendance or payroll coordination is an advantage.

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above.  If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What competencies will you need?

• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Comfortable working with HR systems and employee data. Basic knowledge of Italian employment practices and labour administration is preferred. Ability to handle confidential information accurately and responsibly.
• Fluent Italian and good working knowledge of English required.
• Organised, accurate and service-oriented, with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Able to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with employees and managers, maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively across functions and locations. Practical, proactive and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

What are we offering?

You will be employed with the National Contract of Chemists (CCNL Chimico) with the possibility to subscribe to the related Health and Pension funds (FASCHIM and FONCHIM).

As part of our team here you will receive a competitive base salary, you will participate in a generous performance-related bonus scheme, as well as a yearly welfare plan.

You will receive a company laptop computer, and you will be given a meal voucher of 9 €/worked day.

Working time: 37.45 hours/week.

At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.