Kering Eyewear HR Business Partner
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Eyewear & Vision Care
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Kering Eyewear
Kering Eyewear is the global leader in luxury and high-end eyewear, designing, developing and distributing frames and sunglasses across luxury and sport & lifestyle segments. As part of the Kering Group, the company combines creative maisons' heritage with industrial and commercial scale to support brand innovation and sustainable growth.
Kering Eyewear seeks an HR Business Partner in Padua, Italy — mid-level HRBP to drive talent, HR operations and people strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a professional HR Business Partner to local leadership, translating business priorities into people strategies to support growth, profitability and employee engagement.
- Design and implement people processes across the local perimeter, including performance management, organizational design and talent reviews.
- Drive talent acquisition activities to secure required hires on time and within budget, partnering with Talent Acquisition and employer branding functions.
- Manage HR operations and administration in coordination with external local providers, ensuring payroll, contracts and local compliance with labor law and Group guidelines.
- Own local HRIS activities, internal reporting and HR analytics to inform business decisions and measure people KPIs.
- Contribute to the design and deployment of sales force incentive systems, performing related calculations and local implementation.
- Support employee relations, compliance, and health & safety programs to maintain a secure and legally compliant working environment.
- Promote a diverse, agile and empowered workplace through local initiatives and engagement strategies.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
- 3–5 years' experience as an HR Generalist or HR Administrator within structured, internationally present organisations.
- Proven knowledge of Italian employee legislation and local labour law.
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English; advanced Spanish.
- Strong MS Office proficiency (Excel and PowerPoint) and experience with HRIS and HR reporting.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years as an HR Generalist or HR Administrator in structured, globally present organisations, with hands-on experience in HR operations, analytics and local labour legislation.
Education
Degree in Economics, Business Administration, HR Management or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Padua, Veneto, Italy, with easy access to Venice.
Benefits
Internal mobility and structured learning & development opportunities.
Culture
Kering Eyewear cultivates a creative, performance-oriented environment rooted in luxury brand stewardship and sustainability. The organisation prioritises talent development, internal mobility and diversity, seeking employees who combine entrepreneurial spirit with collaborative teamwork.
About Cerulean
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