Human Resources Generalist - Italy

Human Resources Generalist - Italy (8 months fixed-term contract)

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

This position administers HR processes, maintaining organizational information, problem solving, and collaborating to complete assignments that include employee data administration and management, reporting, analysis, performance management, onboarding, and organizational changes. Also serves as the HR point of contact for employees on day-to-day business HR matters.

This is an office/hybrid role (4 days a week at Milan office and Fridays working from home)

This is a fixed-term contract (duration: 8 months)

Responsible for managing employee data and supporting the Senior HR Manager as it relates to open positions, employment offers, compensation/job evaluation, benefit-related communication, termination process, performance management process, new hire support including but not limited to communication, orientation, and onboarding.

Contribute to nurture the B-F culture and support the engagement of employees through internal and external surveys and the organization and roll-out of HR initiatives (i.e. inclusion, Live well act, etc) and internal communication.

Provides basic HR guidance to employees on various topics and issues in partnership with the Senior HR Manager.

Manage efficiently the payroll process, liaising with the GBS team, in relationship with the payroll provider and ensure data accuracy.

Coordinate with the Senior HR Manager and Total Rewards team through key lifecycle processes (performance and growth planning, performance management, merit and bonus, job and compensation changes, leaves of absence, and other employee relations situations).

Report on, research, and analyze data supporting the Senior HR Manager and managers to develop insights and recommended changes regarding workforce planning, performance management, and all HR-related matters. Researches and analyzes data as it relates to HR.

Develops and maintains close working relationships with a broad scope of employees across Brown-Forman to ensure timely coordination and accomplishment of assigned responsibilities.

Leads HR business process execution; this will include functional area incentive and performance management processes, reporting, auditing, and implementation of information in Workday.

Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement and implements changes within the scope of the role.

Partners with HR to understand and own the process of creating files necessary to load organization changes into Workday. Coordinates with People Technology (HRIT) to load changes. Audits organization changes prioritizing the integrity of data.

Learns new Workday functionality and acts as a subject matter expert on the team.

A minimum of 3 years experience in HR generalist/HR systems responsibilities.

Fluent in Italian and advanced English (reading, writing, speaking, listening)

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws

Demonstrated proficiency in standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, shared file management, and HRIS.

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in responding to requests for data, resolving problems and to effectively handle confidential information and materials.

Must be able to plan, organize, work independently, and complete assignments promptly and with little oversight in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

Demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail.

Detail oriented, process thinking, customer focused, problem solver; able to work with a team and independently; analytical approach to information and workforce challenges.

Self starter with a passion for…