HR Specialist

G-P
Italy
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward HR professionals comfortable with managing complex employee relations and compliance in Southern Europe. Candidates should have fluency in Italian and English, as well as experience in the Employer of Record industry.

Best fit for

  • HR professionals with 3+ years of experience in complex employee relations and compliance across Southern Europe.
    — “3+ years of HR experience”
  • Candidates with experience in the Employer of Record industry and a track record of managing international HR projects.
    — “Knowledge of the EOR industry”

Things to consider

  • The role requires fluency in Italian, which may be a barrier for non-native speakers.
    — “We require a fluent Italian and English”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle sensitive employee relations and termination cases.
    — “Manage sensitive cases, attend calls or meetings”
  • The role emphasizes in-country expertise, particularly in Southern Europe and Italy.
    — “Deep expertise of labour laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations across Southern Europe with focus on Italy (NCBA)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with global HR compliance and cross-border employment law in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Deep expertise of labour laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations across Southern Europe”
  • Emphasize your tech-savviness with HRIS, Zendesk, and other digital tools in your application materials.
    — “Tech-savvy with HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau”
  • Include examples of leading compliance governance projects or process optimization in your resume.
    — “driving and lead compliance governance projects across South Europe markets”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Managed complex HR cases
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws
  • Supported global workforce planning
Typical background
3+ years of HR experienceFluent in Italian and English

Skills & requirements

Required

HR ComplianceEmployee Lifecycle ManagementEmployee RelationsInternational HREmployment LawImmigration Support

Preferred

Experience With EOR

About the role

Original posting from G-P via Greenhouse

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.

The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.

At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About the Role

As an HR Specialist in the Employer of Record (EOR) industry, you’ll be a key business partner to our clients, not just a service provider. You’ll sit at the intersection of global expansion and workforce management- advising clients on complex HR matters across Southern Europe who speaks fluent Italian. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, act as their trusted in-country HR expert, and ensure smooth operations, compliance, and growth.

What You Will Do

Employee Experience & Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding, lifecycle events, and terminations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience.

Complex Employee Relations & Terminations: Manage sensitive cases, attend calls or meetings, and draft legally sound documentation.

Partner Management: Build and manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and HR legal advisors.

International HR & Consultation: Be the first point of contact for client queries on benefits, compliance, and workforce planning.

In-Country Expertise: Stay ahead of labor laws and cultural nuances in Southern Europe to provide actionable guidance.

Employment Law & Contract Advisory: Review and advise on employment contracts and risk mitigation.

Performance & Compensation Support: Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and ensure timely salary changes.

Immigration & Mobility: Act as SPOC for employees’ immigration/mobility needs in collaboration with the Global Mobility team.

Workload Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Identify delegable tasks, document processes, and ensure smooth handover for efficiency.

Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes.

Compliance projects: driving and lead compliance governance projects across South Europe markets. 

Global Initiatives & Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to standardize and improve HR practices globally.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum requirements:

3+ years of HR experience

We require a fluent Italian and English - additional languages are a bonus.

Deep expertise of labour laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations across Southern Europe with focus on Italy (NCBA)

Experience supporting complex employee relations.

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Tech-savvy with HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and collaboration tools like Zoom & Slack.

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of the EOR industry

Experience working across other Southern European Countries including Italy

The annual gross base salary range for this position is EUR 44,000 - 50,000 plus variable compensation.

Our ranges are established using objective market benchmarking data for this level of work. Final placement within the range is determined by gender-neutral criteria, including the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and specific qualifications for the role.

Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. For Full-Time Regular Employees, this position is also eligible for additional compensation as follows:

Sales Roles: This position is eligible for a commission structure in addition to base salary.

Non-Sales Roles: This position is eligible for an annual bonus which is paid dependent on various factors, including and without limitation, individual and company performance in addition to base salary.

Benefits 

G-P values its employees and offers excellent benefits and perks including generous paid parental leave, flexible time off, spending accounts, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, sabbatical after 5 years and more.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in the United States: California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, please review the following additional information:

G-P will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here: Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: Fair Chance Poster. Any consideration of a candidate’s background check with arrest or conviction records will include an individualized assessment based on the factors required by applicable law, including the candidate’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at careers@g-p.com.

Source: G-P careers (Greenhouse)

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