- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €40,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci, one of the world’s most influential luxury houses, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a Florentine legacy defined by creativity, craftsmanship and cultural daring. As part of Kering, the Maison combines Italian heritage with a progressive global outlook, fostering careers across design, retail, clienteling, merchandising, digital, operations and corporate functions. Gucci seeks individuals who bring curiosity, excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting them through inclusive leadership, learning opportunities and international mobility. Its workplace celebrates self-expression, collaboration and innovation, while upholding exacting standards of quality, sustainability and client experience.
Gucci seeks a Plant People Partner to implement HR strategies and processes at its manufacturing plant, partnering with management and employees across the employee lifecycle. The role covers talent acquisition, employee relations, workforce administration, HR analytics, learning and development, and organizational initiatives. Gross annual salary is €40,000, subject to the stated selection-process criteria; the applicable collective agreement is Pelletteria, Pelli, Succedanei, Ombrelli e Ombrelloni (D111).
Role & Responsibilities
- Apply HR policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently across the plant, promoting organizational awareness and compliance.
- Manage end-to-end talent acquisition for plant employees, partnering with management to identify workforce needs and align staffing with budget and production requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor onboarding and integration for new hires, fostering a positive employee experience aligned with company culture.
- Support attendance, absence, and shift-scheduling management, ensuring policy compliance and providing accurate information for administrative and payroll processes.
- Ensure compliance with labor legislation, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and company policies on personnel administration, compensation, and benefits.
- Monitor and analyze HR KPIs, including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, performance, labor costs, and temporary workforce utilization, providing reporting and insights for management decisions.
- Identify plant training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and strengthen key capabilities.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and line managers, advising on organizational and employee relations matters and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Advise managers on disciplinary processes, performance management, organizational development, and change management, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
- Manage staffing-agency relationships, coordinate temporary-worker deployment according to production needs, oversee contractual and administrative matters, and validate related invoices.
- Contribute to employee engagement, organizational development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support plant and business strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in law, economics, political science, or psychology.
- Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, People Partner, or HR Specialist, preferably with exposure to business stakeholders.
- Experience in HR roles in industrial, manufacturing, operations, or complex organizational environments.
- Good business understanding and ability to build credibility with leaders and teams.
- Good knowledge of HR processes and policies, labor-law basics, and employee-relations principles.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work in dynamic environments and manage priorities with flexibility and accuracy.
- Hands-on, pragmatic, collaborative, and people-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in English; other languages are a plus depending on location.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, People Partner, or HR Specialist; experience in industrial, manufacturing, operations, or complex organizational environments.
Education
Master’s degree in law, economics, political science, or psychology.
Workplace
The role is situated in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy — conveniently close to Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 40,000 per annum.
Benefits
Company canteen, complementary health insurance, and a company welfare program (up to quadri level).
Culture
Gucci fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural curiosity are central to how teams collaborate. As an employer, the Maison encourages bold ideas and personal expression while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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