International HR Director (Corporate Internal Function)

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Transform with us.
Founded in 2003, BIP has gathered and enhanced the historical experience of consultancy and added two key ingredients: innovation and digitalization.
Thanks to this path BIP is now over 6.000 professionals, present in 13 countries, with over 4500 projects behind us and the most cutting-edge knowledge in Digital Transformation, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, IOT and all the Disruptive Technologies that we put at the service of every market sector.

We help our clients make the difference by creating quality on a large scale through a formula that operates on three levers: Value, People and Technology.
We believe in the value of excellence, which is the compass on which we orient our actions. We adopt an ethical and loyal approach to those who choose to work with us, promoting an environment in which people can grow together, thanks to the contamination between different skills.

International HR Director

We're looking for a skilled and proactive International HR Director to serve as the crucial link between our Italy-based corporate headquarters and our key international markets .

The ideal candidate will drive our international growth by acting as an HR Business Partner to global leaders, supporting organizational and business development across various regions. This role focuses on overseeing and implementing our People Management strategy across multiple countries, ensuring strong alignment between global business objectives and local requirements. It demands a deep understanding of international HR practices, talent management, and the ability to effectively navigate diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes.

Note: While collaborating closely with our headquarters in Italy, this role's direct responsibility does not extend to our Italian operations; instead, it focuses solely on our other international countries .

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Implement global HR strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across different regions.
• International HR Management: Oversee HR operations in multiple countries (e.g., UK, US, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Portugal), managing teams and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure legal compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations across all international locations, partnering closely with local leadership and teams to mitigate potential risks. Collaborate with legal teams and external counsel on labor law matters and cross-border HR issues.
• Integration: Implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with both global standards and local legislation. Support M&A due diligence and integration from an HR compliance and people perspective.
• Talent Management: Oversee and implement global talent acquisition strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, to attract and retain top talent.
• Compensation & Benefits: Implement global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company policies and local regulations.
• HRIS & Data Management: Utilize HR information systems (HRIS) and data analytics to make informed decisions and enhance HR processes.
• Training & Development: Support and drive global training and development programs to enhance employee skills and foster career growth.
• Change Management: Manage HR-related change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to local operations.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Solid international experience in a similar HR leadership role.
• Proven experience managing HR functions across multiple countries, with a deep understanding of global HR practices, employment law, and regulations.
• Prior experience within the UK is essential.
• Strategic thinking and leadership: Ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders across different cultures.
• Proven leadership and management skills: Ability to lead and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with HRIS and data analytics: Ability to utilize HR systems and data to make informed decisions and improve HR processes.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability: Ability to adapt to different cultural norms and work effectively in a global environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional international teams.
• Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant HR certifications are a plus.
• Fluency in both English and Italian is essential. Additional languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or German are a plus.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a matrix or fast-paced global environment.
Exposure to other European labor markets is an advantage.

Why Bip?

People at the center of our culture

Trust and collaboration, entrepreneurship and courage, meritocracy and development drive the growth of our people. Working at BIP is a challenging experience, where merit pays and innovation happens through courageous ideas, collaboration, and a trust relationship with our clients.

Challenging yourself

You will have the opportunity to test yourself in project contexts that are diverse in terms of scope, nature of activities and stakeholders involved. Your initiative, passion, autonomy, and ability to take responsibility and get involved will be enhanced.

Unlocking your potential

You will be able to participate in over 300 training courses to increase your skills in emerging technologies and business topics.

Work-life Integration

You will find a policy that supports AGILE work up to 100% of your time and encourages work-life integration.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value uniqueness and are committed to ensuring that all employees have an equal opportunity to contribute and express their full potential in the work environment.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is based on the principles of ethics and integrity and is the determining factor for the development of broader horizons of personal and corporate growth.

We promote the inclusion and work integration of people belonging to protected categories - as regulated by Law 68/99 -.

Next Steps

Once we have received your CV, we will take time to assess it carefully.

If there is a match with this or other open positions within the Group, we will contact you to start our mutual acquaintance.

The selection process generally includes an interview with HR, a technical interview with a line manager and a potential interview with a Partner.

The order and number of interviews may vary depending on recruiting needs.

Alternatively, we will keep your CV in our database so that we can re-evaluate it for future opportunities.

This job opportunity is addressed to both sexes, in accordance with Laws 903/77.