Barry Callebaut Group

HR Generalist

Barry Callebaut Group  •  €28k - €39k/yr  •  Remote  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

HR GENERALIST

We are seeking an HR Generalist to support our site in managing core HR activities and ensuring efficient daily operations. Reporting directly to the Country HR Manager, the successful candidate will oversee site-level Personnel Administration processes and collaborate on the implementation of Human Resources development and management projects.

Main Responsibilities & Scope

  • Personnel Administration: Manage daily admin processes and liaise with the external payroll provider to reconcile monthly employee attendance records.
  • Employee Lifecycle: Oversee contract management and documentation from hiring to termination, including insurance, workplace accidents, and benefits.
  • Engagement & Culture: Implement workplace engagement activities for both employees and managers.
  • External Relations: Interface with external entities, social security organizations, and insurance institutions.
  • Labor & Union Relations: Support disciplinary processes and assist the Country HR Manager with site-level industrial and union relations.
  • Talent Management: Drive recruitment processes and oversee the implementation of induction and onboarding policies.
  • Training & Development: Coordinate site-specific training activities.
  • Business Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to Local Management on all HR-related matters and enforce company policies.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Manage monthly reporting and annual KPIs (including Law 68/99 compliance).
  • Operations & Tools: Manage site fleet operations with internal staff and external suppliers. Maintain and update HR tools such as SuccessFactors, Atoss, and ServiceNow.
  • Global Collaboration: Participate in Group projects to implement new corporate HR processes.

Education, Language, Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Adaptability: Proven capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Experience & Technical Competencies

  • Experience: 3-5 years in a similar HR role, preferably within a manufacturing or corporate environment.
  • Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
  • HR Technology: Proficiency in HR software (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Mindset: Entrepreneurial, resolute, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Core Skills: Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.

Leadership Competencies & Personal Style

  • Effective decision-making and goal orientation.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, development, and process improvement.
  • Collaborative approach to coordinating with stakeholders, vendors, and teams.

Position Details

  • Location: San Vito Chietino (CH) / Hybrid
  • Contract: CCNL Industria Alimentare
  • Salary Range: € 28,000 - € 39,000
Barry Callebaut Group

About Barry Callebaut Group

With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. 

The Group operates more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse, committed workforce of over 13,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves as a trusted partner for the entire food industry, from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants and caterers with Callebaut® as its main global brand. 

The Barry Callebaut Group is dedicated to making sustainable chocolate the norm – helping secure the future of cocoa and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which aims to shape a sustainable future for cocoa and chocolate.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Zurich, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
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