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Cerved

Business intelligence and credit risk analytics

HR Operations Specialist

Contract
€28k - €32k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
San Donato Milanese, Italy
HybridHybrid work; the posting also identifies Milan as the work location.
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Economics, Law, or a related field.
  • One to three years of experience in personnel administration and payroll, preferably gained in structured companies or labor-consulting firms.
  • Good knowledge of Italian labor regulations and the main administrative obligations related to personnel management.
  • Familiarity with the Commerce Collective Labor Agreement is preferred.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Good English language skills.
  • Precision, reliability, attention to detail, organizational skills, priority-management ability, teamwork, service orientation, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support personnel administration throughout all stages of employment, including hiring, contract extensions, contract changes, amendments, and terminations.
  • Prepare and verify contractual and administrative documentation relating to employees.
  • Manage administrative procedures relating to absences, illness, maternity, leave, and workplace injuries, ensuring documentation is correctly updated.
  • Update and maintain data in human resources systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
  • Provide employees with support for questions concerning administrative and compensation matters.
  • Collaborate with the human resources team on improving and digitizing administrative processes.
  • Support management of relationships with external bodies, including INPS, INAIL, pension and insurance funds, and the payroll provider.
  • Collect, check, and validate monthly payroll variables in collaboration with the external payroll provider.
  • Support payslip verification and contribute to the correct application of labor, tax, and social-security regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the Commerce Collective Labor Agreement.

About the company

Cerved is an Italian business intelligence and data analytics company helping organizations make informed financial, commercial, and credit decisions. Its services span credit and business ratings, fraud and compliance risk, lending decision support, credit management, and real estate valuation for SMEs, enterprises, and financial institutions. What sets Cerved apart is its blend of proprietary data, ratings expertise, and consulting built over decades in the Italian market. The goal is to help clients pursue sustainable, well-informed growth.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Donato Milanese, Italy

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Cerved expects 2026 revenue recovery from Atoka and improved pricing across April-December.
  • July 2026 forecasts show Italian corporate revenues stabilizing, supporting demand for Cerved analytics.
  • Cost cuts lifted 2025 EBITDA margins to 41.8%, preserving cash during transition.

What critics are saying

  • S&P cut Cerved outlook negative on July 8, 2026 after 14% Q1 revenue decline.
  • Union strikes on March 25 and February 2, 2026 signal worsening labor relations and exits.
  • Without sustained recovery, 2029 refinancing becomes difficult on a stand-alone basis, threatening independence.

What makes Cerved unique

  • ION-backed Atoka launched in 2026, bundling AI sales intelligence with Cerved distribution.
  • Cerved retains Italian IP rights while ION funds modernization and global commercialization.
  • Cerved Industry Forecast covers 750,000 companies, giving unmatched Italian credit and sector coverage.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options