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HR Generalist

Location: 

San Vito Chietino, IT, 66038

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

HR GENERALIST

Role Overview

We are seeking an HR Generalist to support our site in managing core HR activities and ensuring efficient daily operations. Reporting directly to the Country HR Manager, the successful candidate will oversee site-level Personnel Administration processes and collaborate on the implementation of Human Resources development and management projects.

Main Responsibilities & Scope

  • Personnel Administration: Manage daily admin processes and liaise with the external payroll provider to reconcile monthly employee attendance records.
  • Employee Lifecycle: Oversee contract management and documentation from hiring to termination, including insurance, workplace accidents, and benefits.
  • Engagement & Culture: Implement workplace engagement activities for both employees and managers.
  • External Relations: Interface with external entities, social security organizations, and insurance institutions.
  • Labor & Union Relations: Support disciplinary processes and assist the Country HR Manager with site-level industrial and union relations.
  • Talent Management: Drive recruitment processes and oversee the implementation of induction and onboarding policies.
  • Training & Development: Coordinate site-specific training activities.
  • Business Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to Local Management on all HR-related matters and enforce company policies.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Manage monthly reporting and annual KPIs (including Law 68/99 compliance).
  • Operations & Tools: Manage site fleet operations with internal staff and external suppliers. Maintain and update HR tools such as SuccessFactors, Atoss, and ServiceNow.
  • Global Collaboration: Participate in Group projects to implement new corporate HR processes.

Education, Language, Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Adaptability: Proven capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Experience & Technical Competencies

  • Experience: 3-5 years in a similar HR role, preferably within a manufacturing or corporate environment.
  • Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
  • HR Technology: Proficiency in HR software (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Mindset: Entrepreneurial, resolute, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Core Skills: Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.

Leadership Competencies & Personal Style

  • Effective decision-making and goal orientation.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, development, and process improvement.
  • Collaborative approach to coordinating with stakeholders, vendors, and teams.

Position Details

  • Location: San Vito Chietino (CH) / Hybrid
  • Contract: CCNL Industria Alimentare
  • Salary Range: € 28,000 - € 39,000

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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