Nestlé Purina PetCare - HR Business Partner

As HR Business Partner at Nestlé Purina Italy, you will lead the people agenda and drive end-to-end recruitment for a new manufacturing site. You will partner with business leaders to design and execute a scalable hiring strategy that supports installation, startup and ramp-up of a modern, highly automated facility. You will build the site’s employer brand within the local community and steer talent management across project phases. This greenfield project offers a chance to shape culture, drive impact, and partner in a globally focused, quality-driven environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to attract, develop and retain top talent, delivering value from day one.

Benefits

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment strategy for a new manufacturing site, ensuring attraction, selection and onboarding of the workforce.
• Contribute to and implement People Strategies that attract, develop and retain employees to support business goals.
• Coordinate workforce planning and engage with local stakeholders considering social impact and sustainability.
• Drive employer branding initiatives and recruitment projects aligned with local territory needs.
• Oversee performance and talent management, including calibration and development planning.
• Lead talent reviews to ensure high performance is rewarded and developed in line with the Management Development Cycle.
• Establish constructive relationships with managers and employees to foster communication and cooperation.
• Operate effectively in a matrix environment, leveraging influencing and collaboration to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• At least 7 years of experience in HR roles
• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment projects
• Experience supporting industrial/manufacturing environments preferred
• Previous involvement in greenfield, startup or large-scale workforce build-up projects a strong plus
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills
• Experience in Employer Branding and Talent Attraction initiatives
• Fluent in Italian and English

Qualifications

• 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