Senior Associate – Field HR

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

SC Johnson has an opportunity for a HR Generalist (Arese, ITALY)

Our internal job title at SC Johnson is Senior Associate – Field HR

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting into the Director, Human Resources Business Partner, the purpose of the role is to provide HR business partnering support to the Global Consumer Brands organization and Headquarter functions in the South Europe Country Group (Italy, Greece, Romania, Adriatics, Israel).

If you would like to work in a multicultural, FMCG organization and are passionate about making a difference in your workplace, we’d like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• HR Business Partnering: Be the expert on SCJ HR policies and processes for your geographical scope, making sure they are up to date and compliant with employment legislation; be a trusted advisor for employees and lines managers ensuring their understanding and alignment with company policies.
• Talent Management: Drive the full talent management cycles of employees, from onboarding to growth and career planning, in partnership with Talent Acquisition and line managers.
• Performance and Capability building: Contribute to build a high-performance culture by supporting the implementation of global and regional talent initiatives and ensuring our people have the tools and opportunities to thrive.
• Employee Relations: Provide coaching and guidance on all employee relation matters ensuring legal compliance, employee advocacy and business partnership.
• HR Operations: Partner with the HR Delivery team to ensure effective HR operations throughout the employee life cycle.
• Onboarding: Lead and deliver the local HR induction process to ensure an impactful onboarding experience for our employees.
• Employee Engagement: Play a key part in driving employee engagement, bringing to life the SCJ experience, in partnership with Great Place to Work Ambassadors.
• HR Operations: Support the HR Delivery team to ensure effective HR operations throughout the employee life cycle.
• Employee Relations: Provide advice, guidance and support to employees and line managers across the organization on HR matters, ensuring legal compliance, employee advocacy and business focus.
• HR Projects: Lead and/or deliver HR projects as required i.e. change management initiatives, our diversity and inclusion roadmap, people leader academy, as well as supporting the business on key projects.

EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Background in Economics or Law, or a field where you’ve developed analytical thinking and a passion for people.
• Fully proficient in Italian and English language
• Experience in HR or people-related roles, ideally with exposure to payroll or HR operations in a corporate setting. We are also open to consider candidates coming from the business with no/limited HR experience.
• General understanding of Italy employment law and ability to work with local consultants for other countries.

BEHAVIOURS YOU’LL NEED:

• Strong empathy, communication and influencing skills: you have the ability to connect with people and build trust across all levels in the organization.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a love for making things better: you anticipate needs, act with purpose, and bring others along with you. Whether it’s solving a problem, improving a process, or supporting a colleague, you show up with drive, care, and a sense of responsibility.
• An ownership mindset: you take initiative, follow through with accountability, and treat challenges as opportunities to make things better.
• Solid organizational and planning skills: you manage complexity with clarity, move fast with purpose, and help the business deliver results with agility and speed.
• An ability to read and navigate complexity and the agility to thrive in a cross-country, matrixed environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer a career-defining opportunity to grow, lead, and make a real impact. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team with the freedom to shape your path, contribute meaningfully, and be recognized for what you bring.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.  

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.