HR Business Partner – Europe

Hitachi

. Drive the strategy and growth of the Service Business Unit at the regional level .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMilan • ItalyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving HR strategies and organizational development within a complex, global environment, with a focus on talent management, compliance, and employee engagement. Proven ability to lead change initiatives and enhance workforce capabilities through strategic planning and analytics.

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HR Leadership ExperienceOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementStrategic PlanningChange Leadership

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningPeople AnalyticsSuccession PlanningCompliance with Employment LegislationHR Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving CapabilitiesAbility to Navigate Complexity

Tools & Technologies

HR Technology AdoptionData Quality Management

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorOEM EnvironmentService BusinessInstalled Base ManagementEmployee Value Proposition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the strategy and growth of the Service Business Unit at the regional level
Report to the Hub Manager of Service Business, with a dotted-line relationship to the Global BU HRBP
Participate in the regional Service BU leadership team
Partner with the HBU Management Team and Local Service Unit Leaders to implement people strategies
Coach and develop business leaders to drive business outcomes
Ensure capabilities, talent, and workforce readiness for future business goals
Execute the overall people strategy with country-based HR Business Partners
Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, regulatory requirements, and HR policies
Set and implement the people strategy for the Hub Service Business Unit
Strengthen the employee value proposition and employer brand
Lead workforce planning using people analytics and workforce insights
Drive organizational design and development initiatives
Provide strategic HR consulting and guidance
Implement talent strategies covering succession, leadership development, talent acquisition, engagement, diversity and inclusion, and retention
Lead and support strategic change initiatives
Drive competency development, career pathways, and succession planning
Improve core HR processes, data quality, and HR technology adoption
Promote safety, compliance, integrity, and employee wellbeing
Align people strategies and governance across functions, regions, and countries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Significant HR leadership experience at a regional level within a complex, global, matrix organization
Experience within the energy sector or an OEM environment with a strong service business and installed base management focus
Demonstrated success in organizational development, talent management, and change leadership
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and a fast-paced business environment
Proven ability to lead through influence and deliver results across a matrix organization
Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
Pre-employment background checks, including verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information
Additional background or security screenings may be required for certain roles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
Accessibility assistance during the job application process