People & Culture Manager

Our People & Culture team in Italy supports approximately 265 employees across Konecranes’ legal entities, business areas, and functions.

Based at our Agrate Brianza office, you will play a key role in shaping and developing local People & Culture operations while ensuring an excellent employee experience and high levels of engagement.

As the People & Culture Manager for Italy, you will partner closely with business leaders across the organisation, supporting business success and driving change initiatives both within the organisation and the People & Culture function.

You will work with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior business and functional leaders in Italy, while leading a local People & Culture team of two professionals. In addition, you will collaborate closely with BA/BU/Function People & Culture leaders and our Global People & Culture Shared Services teams to ensure aligned and effective people practices.

This role reports to the People & Culture Manager, EMEA South Cluster.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of global and business-specific people strategies in Italy.
• Partner with business leaders and Managing Directors to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to all people-related matters.
• Inspire, coach, and develop your P&C team, promoting an inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Lead in risk management of employee relations.
• Act as internal advisor with respect to labour legislation, including contractual matters as well as the applicable collective bargains.
• Lead the day-to-day activity Works Councils related.
• Oversee the delivery of P&C services throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Drive and support people-related programmes, change initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilise data, metrics, and KPIs to inform decision-making and enhance operations.
• Ensure compliance with local employment regulations and alignment with Konecranes’ global standards.

About You

• Authentic, approachable, and inclusive leader with a global mindset.
• At least 10 years’ progressive HR experience (Manager/Generalist/Consultant), ideally in an international, matrixed environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Italy employment regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop teams in complex, fast-paced settings.
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advocate for digitalisation and continuous improvement in HR practices.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working under pressure and with ambiguity.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Human Resources or a related field.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer

• A prominent, independent, and collaborative P&C leadership role within a global market leader.
• The opportunity to shape the next stage of our HR journey in Italy.
• A growth-oriented, ambitious culture and a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Excellent career development and learning opportunities worldwide.
• Competitive salary, including fixed salary plus annual bonus.
• Company Car.
• Hybrid working up to 2 days working at home.
• Employee shares save scheme.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Collaborative, international working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in industrial sector will be positively considered.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Compensation

National Collective Bargaining Agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti

Salary range: € gross per year

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.