Job Description

HR Business Partner/Office Manager

Join SMA: A Global Leader Shaping the Future of Energy

Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to make a significant strategic impact? SMA, a world leader in solar and energy technology, is seeking a proactive and analytically-minded HR Business Partner to spearhead our human resources strategy and operations in Italy.

If you thrive on translating business goals into impactful people tactics, ensuring legal compliance, and nurturing a high-performance culture, this is your next exciting career move!

What You Will Do: Your Tactical Impact

You will be the key operational and tactical HR partner for our Italian subsidiary, focusing on developing, implementing, and optimizing HR tools and processes that support our ambitious growth goals.

• People Management: Support and implement HR strategies and initiatives directly aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Recruitment & Staffing Excellence: Manage the entire staffing process—from job design and posting to interviewing and selection—ensuring qualitative talent acquisition within budget.
• Performance & Development: Manage the performance appraisal system that drives effective employee development, assess training needs, and design innovative programs (seminars, workshops) to enhance skills.
• Legal Compliance & Wellness: Ensure strict legal compliance with national labor laws, support positive employee relations by addressing grievances, and nurture a positive working environment through regular wellness initiatives.
• Budget & Reporting: Keep a close eye on HR-related budgets (opex, capex, training) and manage essential HR reporting.
• Office Management: You are responsible for all contractors and making sure our office runs like a charm: this includes everything from organizing events, cleaning company and facility management, badge system etc

What You Bring: The Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree (preferably in HR, Business Administration, or a comparable field) or equivalent professional knowledge.
• Specialized Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of both 'hard' and 'soft' HR aspects, with a strong command of Italian labor law and HR implementation.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Italian (Mother Tongue). An additional EU language is a plus.
• Mindset: A pro-active, discrete, and reliable professional with an analytical mindset, balanced by a strong human view. You are a supportive yet challenging partner to management.
• Technical Acumen: Excellent understanding of HRIS (HR Information Systems) and budget management.
• Can-do attitude: You make sure that our office runs smoothly

Why Join SMA in Italy?

This is an opportunity to be a crucial part of the energy revolution. At SMA, you will not just execute HR tasks; you will shape the future of our organization in Italy by ensuring our people strategy is robust, legally sound, and focused on development and engagement. You will operate with a sub-regional scope, aligning with our broader global strategy.

Ready to power your career with a purpose?

Apply Now and become our new HR Business Partner in Italy!

Ready for your next career move?

We look forward to receiving your application!

Interested in this position but don’t meet every requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – please send us your cover letter and resume!

Your recruiting contact:

Ann Van der Voort | SMA Italia S.r.l.

∗ SMA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity – regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.