HR Specialist - 1 Year fixed term
Italy (Remote-First) · Italy · 3+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 30, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Italy (Remote-First) · Italy
About Globalization Partners
- Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment Platform™ enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
- Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated.
- The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work.
- At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months—streamlining the hiring, onboarding, and management process to unlock growth potential for all.
About the role
- As an HR Specialist in the Employer of Record (EOR) industry, you’ll be a key business partner to our clients, not just a service provider.
- You’ll sit at the intersection of global expansion and workforce management- advising clients on complex HR matters across Southern Europe.
- You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, act as their trusted in-country HR expert, and ensure smooth operations, compliance, and growth.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding, lifecycle events, and terminations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience.
- Manage sensitive cases, attend calls or meetings, and draft legally sound documentation.
- Build and manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and HR legal advisors.
- Be the first point of contact for client queries on benefits, compliance, and workforce planning.
- Stay ahead of labor laws and cultural nuances in Southern Europe to provide actionable guidance.
- Review and advise on employment contracts and risk mitigation.
- Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and ensure timely salary changes.
- Act as SPOC for employees’ immigration/mobility needs in collaboration with the Global Mobility team.
- Identify delegable tasks, document processes, and ensure smooth handover for efficiency.
- Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes.
Requirements
- 3+ years of HR experience
- Fluent French and English
- Deep expertise of labour laws and strong working knowledge of employment regulations across Southern Europe with focus in France (portage salarial)
- Experience supporting complex employee relations
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of the EOR industry
- Experience working across other Southern European Countries including France
- Additional languages are a bonus
Benefits
- generous paid parental leave
- flexible time off
- spending accounts
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- sabbatical after 5 years
Workplace
- Remote-First
Skills
- HRIS
- Zendesk
- Jira
- Confluence
- Tableau
- Zoom
- Slack