Job summary (Short promotional text)

At PNO Group, we connect innovation with opportunity, offering tailored funding solutions and strategic consultancy across Europe. We are seeking a skilled HR Specialist to support our growing team in Italy. This is a mid-to-senior-level role with a focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, and organizational growth during a dynamic phase of company integration and expansion.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

This is a mid-to-senior-level role with a focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, and organizational growth during a dynamic phase of company integration and expansion.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Support Leadership Development: Guide and coach team leaders transitioning from technical roles to managerial positions. Help them develop people management and leadership skills.
• Manage Conflict: Act as a mediator and advisor to resolve conflicts within and between teams, fostering collaboration and understanding.
• Optimize HR Processes: Organize and maintain HR data, manage personnel costs, and streamline workflows for our growing team.
• Lead Recruitment Efforts: Drive end-to-end recruitment processes, including active sourcing from competitors. Conduct interviews, negotiate offers, and onboard new employees effectively.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Handle Compensation & Benefits: Assess and design compensation packages, including welfare schemes, bonuses, and benefits. Collaborate with external payroll providers for accurate reporting and compliance.
• Contribute to Strategy: Play an active role in merging companies and creating a unified culture for a diverse workforce of 100+ professionals.
• Communicate Effectively: Maintain strong communication in both Italian and English to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Mid-to-senior level HR experience, ideally in a growing or transitional company.
• Proven ability to support leadership teams and mediate conflicts effectively.
• Language: Fluency in Italian and acceptable English proficiency.

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Creative problem-solving and a proactive mindset.
• Proficiency in sourcing, recruiting, and retaining top talent.

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• The opportunity to lead and shape HR for a growing organization with a strong innovation-driven culture.
• A competitive salary of €50,000 gross annually.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to influence company culture and integration strategies.

About us

PNO Group

PNO Consultants is a successful pan-European innovation and funding consulting firm with over 35 years of experience. We are an open team from a wide range of disciplines all with a common goal: to support private and public organizations in their innovation processes and in identifying funding programs and obtaining funding for research, development, and innovation.

Strong in the network: PNO Consultants is part of PNO Group, one of the largest consulting companies for publicly funded research and innovation projects.