HR MANAGER

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. Role: HR Manager The Role HR Manager role for the ICON business in Italy and a number of other countries within the Med regional area. The country/sub region HR Manager, working as part of the broader EMEA region HR function and with the support of the HR Shared service team and specialist HR areas of Reward, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition etc., supports country leadership, site heads and people leaders across the broad portfolio of HR activity. Responsibilities: Partner with Country Management Teams and Site Heads, providing both support and challenge on HR and change management related matters. Build tight-knit relationships with key Managers within your country (or countries) of responsibility and also with the offshore managers who have people management responsibility in these countries. Provide insight and advice to Regional HR leadership and broader HR function on local labour market and associated labour laws and regulations. Support the implementation of people strategies and plans through the rollout of HR programmes and through the provision of local country insight into the broader HR team. Delivery of complex case management advice on key areas such as disciplinary, performance management redundancy, long-term sickness and issues that require country specific interaction. Implementation of HR global enterprise wide and service line specific initiatives/People Plans and change programs within designated countries. Responsible for management of employee relations, legal compliance and ensuring HR policies meet these requirements in designated country or region. Manage labour relations within designated countries: country Works Councils, Employee representative groups, Trade unions. Actively work with Managers in your region to highlight and identify key trends and issues arising from data such as exit questionnaires, turnover reports, absence and performance reviews and propose specific plans to assist and advise improvements. Deliver country specific input to HR work streams associated with commercial engagements involving the transfer of employees between legal entities. Experience: Experienced HR Manager (5+ years as a HRM) with a demonstrable ability to partner with, motivate and influence leadership and management. Candidates preferably from Services industry. Expertise in statutory compliance. Delivering presentations to the business teams. Formal discussions/Grievance handling and Works Council relationship management. Flexibility to work in extended hours. Excellent in communication both in Italian and English oral and written. Location: Milan Hybrid with possibility to work 40% from home Benefits of Working in ICON: Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture -one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development. At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr