Nestlé Purina PetCare - HR Business Partner - Mantova

At Nestlé Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high-quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.
We are looking for a passionate and entrepreneurial HR Business Partner who will be responsible for the people agenda and will also lead the people attraction and recruitment during the launch of a new manufacturing site.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a strategic greenfield project, building the workforce from the ground up and shaping the site's employer brand within the local community. You will partner with business leaders to design and execute a scalable hiring strategy that supports the installation, start-up and operational ramp-up of a modern and highly automated production facility.
You will work within a global organization committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

• Nestlé Purina Italy, Greenfield Project Mantova
• Permanent and full-time role
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• At least 7 years of experience in HR roles
• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment projects
• Experience in supporting industrial/manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
• Previous involvement in greenfield, startup or large-scale workforce build-up projects is a strong plus
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills
• Experience in Employer Branding and Talent Attraction initiatives
• Italian and English fluent
• Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Quadro, Gross Annual Base Salary €65.000,00 + annual bonus.

As HR Business Partner for the manufacturing plant, you will play a key role in supporting the start-up and growth of a new production site. During the initial phase, you will lead recruitment activities and workforce planning, ensuring the attraction, selection and onboarding of the talent required to support the plant's ramp-up.
As the organization grows, you will become the main HR reference point for the site, managing the full employee lifecycle and partnering with the Plant Leadership Team to drive people strategies, organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. You will also be responsible for fostering constructive employee and industrial relations, acting as a trusted partner for managers, employees and trade union representatives.

• Lead recruitment and workforce planning activities to support the start-up and expansion of the manufacturing plant.
• Partner with business leaders to implement people initiatives aligned with operational and organizational priorities.
• Manage core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, talent development, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Support managers in building high-performing teams, developing leadership capabilities and managing change.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies and collective agreements.
• Build and maintain positive employee relations, managing day-to-day people matters and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
• Act as the key HR contact for industrial relations activities, fostering constructive relationships with employee representatives and trade unions.

• Previous experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within a manufacturing, industrial or operations environment.
• Proven experience in recruitment and workforce planning, ideally supporting business growth or plant start-up projects.
• Solid knowledge of HR processes, labour law and employee relations.
• Experience in managing or supporting industrial relations and interactions with trade unions.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with strategic HR initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Resilience, flexibility and a hands-on approach to supporting the business and its people.

At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

• Work-life balance - flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Continuous learning - access to training, certifications, and development programs
• Health & well-being - private health insurance and wellness initiatives
• Corporate welfare - flexible benefits platform
• Career growth - internal mobility and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture - collaborative and people-first environment.

At Purina, we've worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you'll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.
You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better, who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.
We're committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
That’s the Power of Purina.
Are you ready to discover what’s possible?
Purina is part of Nestlé Group.