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Rockwell Automation

Industrial automation hardware, software, services

HR Generalist

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeArtegna, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of human resources experience, including direct, hands-on experience managing employment issues.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with local HR business partners and Centers of Expertise leaders to support performance management, coaching, corrective action, team building, employee development, compliance programs, and university relations activities.
  • Provide feedback to HR business partners, Centers of Expertise, and HR Services to support continuous improvement and consistency for employees.
  • Support local deployment of HR programs, including new payroll methods, SAP implementation, and new Center of Expertise programs.
  • Support the IT works council process when required.
  • Deliver HR training provided by Centers of Expertise or HR Services to managers and employees.
  • Partner with HR business partners and Legal on employee investigations.
  • Provide regional benefits support when needed.
  • Provide support for local languages and data gathering when identified as site-specific.
  • Gather data for local activities as needed, including tax audits, investigations, invoice data entry, legal review, environmental health and safety, compensation guidance, and employee disputes; represent the company in employee disputes.
  • Manage voluntary terminations and reductions in force with input from the hiring manager, including planning, costing, and documenting each stage of the exit with HR business partner support.
  • Keep site-specific policies and procedures up to date and manage transitions required by local legal requirements.
  • Guide local managers on performance management to help prevent employee disputes.
  • Support on-site audits and compliance reviews for regulatory and legal requirements; comply with local laws concerning a positive, non-discriminatory, safe work environment and local union or works council requirements, including reviewing policies, procedures, handbooks, and employment documents.
  • Support company-wide changes and programs, including employee development and restructuring, and assist HR business partners with organizational design and change management.
  • Provide local support for corporate engagement and inclusion programs, employee surveys, and action planning.
  • Oversee contractor recruitment and management, ensuring legal and administrative compliance.
  • Serve as the on-site HR contact in Udine, managing the contractor onboarding process and relationships with external agencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a global matrix organization or software company.
  • Experience working across diverse business lines in a global matrix environment.
  • Ability to assist colleagues through change and support change-management processes.
  • Ability to apply process improvements to facilitate better outcomes.

About the Company

Rockwell Automation

Industrial automation hardware, software, services

Rockwell Automation provides hardware, software, and services to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in industrial settings. It integrates automation components—sensors, controllers, software, and cloud/on‑premises platforms—to monitor, control, and optimize processes. It differentiates itself with a broad global portfolio, a strong emphasis on OT cybersecurity, maintenance management, digital twin capabilities, and industry‑specific sustainability solutions. Its goal is to help customers increase productivity, reduce operating costs, and meet environmental and reliability standards through integrated technology and ongoing support.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Founded
1903

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