HR Business Partner

Job Description

As the HR Business Partner for Minerbio site (Bologna) you will be supporting our employee on our Global Supply Chain division. You will act as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. Work closely with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization

• Set clear HR objectives and track progress across initiatives.
• Use data to guide decisions in recruitment, retention, engagement, and performance.
• Partner with managers to define KPIs aligned with business goals.
• Deliver regular reports (GBMS) with actionable insights for local leadership.
  
  

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar roles.
• Support managers in job descriptions and white-collar hiring.
• Maintain dashboards to track recruitment progress.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding processes and documentation with HRSS.
  
  

Performance Management

• Support goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations.
• Coach managers and employees to enhance performance and growth.
• Drive Talent Management strategy: lead calibration and talent review meetings.
  
  

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment law updates.
• Manage logistics for training sessions and feedback collection.
  
  

Engagement & Morale

• Support corporate engagement surveys and analyze results.
• Develop local action plans and initiatives to boost morale.
• Organize events and recognition programs to enhance satisfaction.
  
  

Change Management

• Lead and support change initiatives across supported sites.
• Guide managers and teams through transitions.
  
  

Time & Payroll Coordination

• Validate time and attendance data (outside SBS scope).
• Resolve timekeeping issues locally.
• Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate data submission.
  
  

Coordination & Communication

• Act as a bridge between local sites and central HR.
• Organize HR events and manage internal communications.
• Address employee inquiries or escalate to HRSS/ER Manager as needed.
  
  

Employer Branding

• Represent company values and culture locally.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to promote employer brand.
• Support job fairs, branding campaigns, and community events.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience in HR, with a strong focus on business partnering.
• Proven ability to build trust-based relationships with both local leadership and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strategic mindset, and solid knowledge of HR best practices.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
  
  

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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