HR - People Partner (Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity leave replacement)
Descrizione del lavoro
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
THE ROLE
For our manufacturing plant in Montecchio Maggiore (VI), employing more than 800 people, we are looking for an HR People Partner to join us on a fixed-term contract for maternity leave replacement.
The People Partner will support the business locally by partnering with managers and employees across a broad range of HR topics, including employee relations, labor relations, talent processes, and the implementation of key HR programs.
Main Responsibilities
1. Employee Relations and Compliance
- Ensure the fair and consistent application of HR policies and practices in order to mitigate risk and promote a positive employee experience.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, and HR Centers of Excellence to review and apply work-related procedures and address workplace concerns with integrity, empathy, and responsiveness.
- Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
2. Union and Works Council Relations
- Collaborate with union representatives and business leaders to ensure compliance with labor agreements, support the resolution of labor disputes, and contribute to labor negotiations.
- Provide guidance on contract interpretation while fostering constructive labor-management relationships.
3. HR Program Implementation
- Lead the local execution of core HR programs, including employee surveys, performance management, year-end compensation planning, recognition initiatives, and onboarding, using consistent tools and frameworks.
- Apply change management and communication practices to support program understanding and adoption at frontline level.
- Promote the use of digital HR tools and self-service solutions by educating managers and employees, improving self-sufficiency, and ensuring data accuracy and quality.
4. Talent Management Support
- Support managers in conducting effective talent and development conversations through standardized tools and frameworks.
- Contribute to calibration discussions by providing insights on team performance, engagement, and readiness.
- Reinforce career development and internal mobility practices in line with the company’s talent philosophy.
5. Coaching for People Managers
- Provide timely and practical HR guidance to frontline People Managers on team dynamics, performance development, and organizational culture.
- Translate HR policies and tools into practical support that enhances manager effectiveness and team performance.
6. Local Policy Stewardship and Risk Management
- Monitor and ensure compliance with country-level policies, procedures, and labor law requirements in partnership with COEs, People Operations, and Legal.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in HR, labor law or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Fluency in English
Location: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
Contract: Fixed-term contract for maternity leave replacement
Benefits
Company bonus (premio di risultato) and company canteen
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Competenze menzionate
We are a global water technology provider, dedicated to helping our customers solve the world's toughest water challenges. We operate in markets such as public utility, industrial, commercial, and residential settings across more than 150 countries. For over a century, we've combined innovative products and services with proven expertise and unmatched customer support to help create a more water-secure and resilient world. Our mission is to be the best provider of complete fluid handling solutions. We're focused on solving water and smart infrastructure challenges, and our solutions aim to use less energy, reduce operating expenses, and support sustainability efforts. Our work spans the entire water cycle. We design and manufacture engineered products and solutions for a wide range of critical applications, from the delivery, measurement, and use of drinking water to the collection, testing, and treatment of wastewater, and finally, the return of water to the environment. Our diverse portfolio includes water and wastewater pumps, heat exchangers, smart meters, controls, test equipment, networked communication devices, sensor devices, filtration, and various treatment systems. We are also committed to innovation, leading the digital transformation of water by partnering with customers and leaders to harness the power of data and analytics. This allows us to optimize existing water systems and create a future that is more water and energy efficient. Sustainability is fundamental to our business strategy, guiding everything from product design to our company culture. Through our corporate social responsibility program, Xylem Watermark, our employees have volunteered hundreds of thousands of hours to educate communities about water issues, clean local waterways, and provide access to safe water and sanitation.
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