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Join Vodafone in Milan, Italy as an HRBP (Lead) on a full-time, office-based basis. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving organizational transformation, talent management, and people strategies across European and Group environments.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4/5 years of experience in HR Business Partnering or a comparable HR role.
  • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
  • Experience working in multinational and multicultural environments.
  • Fluency in English and Italian.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and HR systems.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to define and implement people plans aligned with business priorities.
  • Change Management: Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and transformation programmes across European markets.
  • Talent & Performance: Support talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management processes.
  • People Analytics: Leverage analytics and insights to drive data-based decisions and coach managers on team effectiveness.
  • Potential transition routes: People from generalist HR or talent acquisition roles may bring strong communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside meeting the language and experience requirements.

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner who can operate across both European and Group environments, partnering with leaders and teams to deliver people strategies that drive business success.

In this role, candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting organizational transformation, talent management, employee engagement and workforce planning across international business areas. As part of VST HR team, you will work closely with local and Group HR teams, Centres of Expertise and business leaders in a complex matrix organization.

You will be part of an international HR team, collaborating with colleagues across Vodafone markets and Group functions, with the opportunity to contribute to strategic people initiatives that impact thousands of employees across Europe.

Key accountabilities

  • Partner with senior leaders to define and implement people plans aligned with business priorities.
  • Drive organizational design, workforce planning and change management initiatives.
  • Support talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development activities.
  • Leverage people analytics and insights to drive data-based decisions.
  • Foster employee engagement and strengthen Vodafone's culture and Spirit values.
  • Collaborate with Group HR Centres of Expertise across Talent, Reward, Learning, People Experience and Employee Relations.
  • Ensure effective implementation of key HR processes, including performance management, compensation reviews and talent programmes.
  • Support cross-market projects and organizational transformations across European markets.
  • Coach managers on people-related topics, leadership challenges and team effectiveness.
  • Promote an inclusive, diverse and high-performing work environment.

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

  • Strong business partnering experience within an international environment.

  • Solid understanding of HR disciplines and people processes.

  • Experience supporting organizational change and transformation programmes.

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

  • Excellent communication skill and Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

  • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.

  • Minimum 4/5 years of experience in HR Business Partnering or a comparable HR role.

  • Experience working in multinational and multicultural environments.

  • Fluency in English and Italian

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and HR systems.

  • Strong analytics and project management mindset

    The starting salary will be at least 43.400€ + PDR This figure represents the starting point only, and the final offer will be dependent on your individual skills, experience and potential assessed during the process, and the benchmarking information for the position’s reward level

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

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Vodafone

(VF-JA) HRBP (Lead)

Milan
At least 43,400 EUR + PDR

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