HR & General Affairs Associate - Milano, Italy (on site)

HR & General Affairs Associate

Changan Italy

Milano – onsite (right next to the metro!)

Changan Italy is growing fast , and we’re building our team with the same drive and ambition that fuel our business. We’re looking for an energetic, flexible, and positive person who wants to grow in HR and General Affairs while helping shape the foundations of our Italy organization.

This role is open both to experienced HR professionals who want to put their expertise to use in a dynamic startup environment, and to candidates with limited experience who are eager to grow their skills and develop their HR competencies. What matters most to us is attitude, curiosity, adaptability, and the motivation to learn and grow —not a perfect or linear career path.

You will work in a multicultural, international environment , collaborating with colleagues and partners from different countries and backgrounds in a fast‑moving, startup‑style setting.

Your Role

At Changan Italy, this is not a “watch and learn” role—it’s a do, build, and improve role.

You will:

• Support day‑to‑day HR operations and HR processes , including onboarding, offboarding, employee documentation, contract support, and employee lifecycle management
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR processes and policies , helping structure and formalize how HR operates in a growing organization
• Help develop and scale the HR infrastructure of our Company in Italy (and not limited to HR!)
• Support people‑related processes such as headcount tracking, talent acquisition, internal communication, training initiatives, and basic performance or development activities
• Use technology and digital tools (or learn how to use them) to optimize HR and operational processes
• Support General Affairs activities, ensuring smooth office and day‑to‑day operations
• Support colleagues visiting our Milan office from European offices as well as from our Chongqing Headquarters , including coordination of logistics, office support, and day‑to‑day assistance during their stay
• Manage and coordinate external providers and suppliers (e.g. payroll, HR consultants, office and service providers)
• Support the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of new external suppliers
• Work closely with and support multiple departments , gaining broad business exposure
• Put ideas into practice—not just into PowerPoint presentations
• Help keep the team energized, engaged, and positive
• Grow your role and responsibilities as Changan Italy continues to expand

✅ Requirements

• Experience in HR and/or General Affairs , either significant or limited , depending on career stage
• Strong interest in HR processes, people operations, and organizational development
• Basic familiarity with supplier or external provider management , or clear willingness to learn
• Professional fluency in English and Italian
• HR‑related studies (Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or similar) are preferred , but not mandatory
• Interest in technology and digital tools and how they can be used to optimize processes
• Hands‑on, proactive, and action‑oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving startup environment
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international team
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and curiosity

Why Join Changan Italy?

• Be part of a global automotive brand building its presence in Italy
• Work in a multicultural, international environment with regular interaction with European teams and HQ
• See your ideas implemented in real life , not parked in slides
• Use and experiment with technology to improve how HR works
• Gain exposure across multiple departments
• Real opportunities for learning, growth, and career development
• With our Offices in Milano, right next to the metro, stop worrying about traffic jams and forget parking stress

Ready to turn ideas into action—not slides into folders? Join us at Changan Italy and help build from the ground up.