PX Business Partner Director Italy

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• Lead and oversee the PX function across Italian offices, including remote employees.
• Provide strategic direction and expert guidance to senior leadership, managers, and employees on all PX-related matters.
• Ensure full lifecycle employee management, overseeing processes from hiring to offboarding, including contracts, personnel data governance, compliance, and employee documentation.
• Direct and optimize end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, including workforce planning and partnerships with agencies and headhunters.
• Ensure the implementation, governance, and compliance of group-wide regulations, policies, and company agreements in close collaboration with the CE office and global headquarters.
• Lead and implement global PX initiatives at the country level, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and driving measurable business impact.
• Drive PX development and organizational effectiveness initiatives, including performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and learning strategies.
• Oversee payroll preparation and compensation-related activities, including bonus programs, ensuring accuracy and alignment in partnership with Finance.
• Establish and enhance PX analytics and reporting capabilities, leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and improve organizational performance.
• Ensure compliance with Italian labor laws and regulations, managing complex employee relations and legal matters in collaboration with external counsel.
• Lead continuous improvement of processes related to occupational health and safety, office operations, and insurance management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external stakeholders, including government authorities, regulatory bodies, and service providers.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, influencing stakeholders to adopt best practices and strategic initiatives.

DEGREE TYPE:

Bachelor's Degree

FIELD(S) OF STUDY:

Economy, Psychology, Human Resources

EXPERIENCE

• Completed studies with a focus on Human Resources Management or Economics or similar.
• At least 7 years’ practical experience in operational HR
• At least 4 years’ experience managing a team
• Mid-size to large publicly traded company experiences strongly preferred.
• Experience in the hospitality, travel, or cruise industry is highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Very good knowledge in Italian and English, written and spoken
• Secure handling of MS Office applications
• Strong knowledge of Italian labor law
• Knowledge about Italian Payroll
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Certificates in topics such as labor law/payroll/psychology

ABOUT NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises® brands. The combined brands currently operate 32 ships, employ over 35,000 shipboard crew from more than 110 different countries and visit approximately 700 different port destination each year.
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