HR Business Partner Italy

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Human Resources Department, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for deploying and driving the HR strategy and policies for Data4 in Italy, in alignment with the Group’s growth objectives and corporate social responsibility commitments.

The HRBP acts as a strategic partner to management, supporting business performance through effective people management, employee relations, talent development, and change management, while ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and Group policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribution to HR Strategy

• Collect and analyze HR needs from business units related to talent management, skills development, performance management, and organizational change.
• Contribute to the definition and deployment of HR policies and projects (skills development, working time organization, mobility, working conditions, compensation policies, etc.).
• Monitor economic, legal, and social developments impacting HR practices in Italy.

HR Policy Deployment, HR Advisory & Project Management

• Lead and monitor HR policies and projects in line with the defined strategy (performance management, compensation cycles, learning and development, etc.).
• Advise and support managers on all HR-related matters (employee lifecycle, performance, engagement, disciplinary matters, organizational issues).
• In close collaboration with Group HR teams (HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development), coordinate and ensure the effective implementation and control of HR processes.
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of the HR budget for Italy (payroll costs, workforce planning, training budget).
• Participate in HR diagnostics, audits, and improvement initiatives.

Compliance

• Advise management on labor law, employment regulations, risk management, and employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with Italian labor law, collective agreements, internal policies, and Group standards.
• Manage and monitor the legal follow-up of collective agreements and social dialogue outcomes.
• Ensure consistency with other European entities and contribute to cross-country HR projects.
• Organize, secure, and ensure the legal and social compliance, quality, and traceability of HR documentation.

Internal & External Communication

• Facilitate and support internal communication, acting as a key interface between management and employees.
• Promote a positive social climate and strong company culture through active listening, confidentiality, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Propose and support the organization of internal events.

Contribute to external communication initiatives, including employer branding and company reputation.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Law, Employment/Labor Law, Management, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally with strong exposure to labor law and employee relations, within a fast-growing or international environment.

Technical skills

• Strong expertise across all HR disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of employee relations and labor law (Italian context).
• Solid project management skills.
• Strong understanding of work organization and change management.
• Fluent professional Italian and English is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.

Behavioral skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• High organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Active listening skills and strong sense of confidentiality.
• Adaptability and responsiveness in a dynamic environment.
• Pragmatic mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Rigor, structure, and method.
• Strong team spirit.
• Ability to step back and maintain perspective.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Open-minded and collaborative approach.