HR Planning, Analytics & Process Improvement Manager

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven HR Planning, Analytics & Process Improvement Manager to lead three core pillars of the global HR function: workforce planning , people analytics , and HR process optimization . Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) , this role plays a critical part in shaping our workforce strategy, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and improving operational excellence across the HR organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Workforce Planning & Forecasting

• Coordinate global workforce budgeting and forecasting cycles (HC, OPEX, labor costs), liaising with HRBPs and Business, Controlling, and Executive Leadership.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate headcount, turnover, and cost projections (in collaboration with HR Cost Controlling) for quarterly business reviews.
• Lead global strategic workforce planning initiatives to align talent supply with current and future business needs.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HRBPs to forecast headcount, identify capability gaps, and support long-term organizational design.

2. People Analytics & Reporting

• Build and manage dashboards and KPIs that deliver actionable insights to HR and business leaders.
• Own the creation and continuous improvement of regular and ad-hoc HR reports (e.g., turnover, headcount, talent acquisition metrics, etc.).
• Use advanced analytics (where applicable) to forecast trends, model workforce scenarios, and inform talent strategy.
• Ensure integrity, security, and standardization of HR data across systems.

3. HR Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• HRIS Governance & Data Quality: ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data across the global HRIS. Act as key contact for functional evolution of HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors), with focus on digitalization and automation of HR processes impacted.
• Define, map, and continuously improve global HR processes and workflows in alignment with best practices.
• Foster process alignment across all regions, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Work closely with IT and functional leads to ensure processes are effectively embedded in HR systems.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the employee and HR user experience through streamlined, automated, and scalable processes.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in HR planning, analytics or a related area.
• Experience in a global or matrixed organization preferred.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficiency in Excel, HRIS (e.g., Success factor), and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Proven experience in process mapping, optimization and change management.
• Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

What You’ll Bring:

• A strategic mindset and attention to detail.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to solving complex workforce and process challenges.
• Ability to translate data into insights and action.
• Passion for operational excellence and innovation within HR.

Company Information:

With over 50 years of innovation and around 1,200 patents, Datalogic has built a legacy of engineering excellence and customer-focused design. Our 11 R&D centers across Italy, the USA, China, and Vietnam fuel breakthrough technologies used by partners and customers on five continents.

Today, nearly 2,900 Datalogic team members power progress from 29 offices and 11 manufacturing and repair sites worldwide. Our continued growth is driven by investments in research, quality, and a vision for more connected, efficient, and automated operations across the globe.

Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, Datalogic S.p.A. has been listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange (DAL.MI) since 2001.