Human Resources Business Partner Specialist

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At Kuehne+Nagel, we are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR professional who is passionate about partnering with the business to drive organizational success. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, helping to shape a high-performing, engaging, and compliant workplace while supporting key strategic and operational HR initiatives.

How you create impact

• Act as the strategic HR partner for the assigned business unit, aligning people initiatives with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Advise and support managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive workforce planning activities, including headcount management, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Lead and support key HR processes such as talent reviews, performance cycles, employee development, and engagement initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and employee exits, ensuring compliance with labor legislation and company policies.
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to implement HR programs, compensation initiatives, and change management projects.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, provide insights, and support business decision-making.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment while supporting employee engagement, culture, and organizational change initiatives.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist within a fast-paced and operationally driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor law, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Experience working with trade unions and employee representative bodies, including participation in negotiations and consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting HR data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluent Italian, English is a plus.

What's in it for you

By joining the Kuehne+Nagel team, you will have the opportunity to work in a safe and stable environment, with a strong focus on physical and mental well-being. We offer professional growth and development opportunities, including at an international level.

Joining Kuehne+Nagel means being part of a company that genuinely invests in people:

• Development first – real opportunities for learning and growth.
• Teamwork that matters – experienced colleagues ready to support you.
• Innovation encouraged – we welcome new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Healthy balance – a supportive and flexible work environment