HR Business Partner – Italy (Fashion Marketplace)
Location: Italy (Onsite or Hybrid)
Industry: Fashion E-Commerce / Lifestyle Marketplace
Language Requirement: Chinese + English (Chinese nationals), or Chinese + Italian (Italian nationals)
About the Company
Our client is a global e-commerce leader specializing in high-end streetwear, sneakers, and luxury fashion. Their platform serves as a trusted marketplace where resellers offer authentic, rare, and limited-edition items to a worldwide community of fashion enthusiasts and collectors. Combining cutting-edge technology with a passion for fashion culture, the company delivers a seamless and secure shopping experience. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to expand and strengthen their reseller partnerships — especially those with access to high-demand inventory.
As the business expands across Europe, they are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support team development, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives across their Italian operations.
What You’ll Own
HR Administrative Support
-> Support daily HR operations including payroll, expense management, and maintaining personnel records
-> Coordinate office admin such as supply ordering, facility support, and internal gifts/events
Onboarding and Offboarding
-> Manage all onboarding and exit processes, ensuring smooth transitions
-> Handle hardware distribution and collection (e.g. laptops and equipment)
Employee Relations
-> Be the go-to person for employee concerns and HR queries
-> Monitor workplace morale and align HR support with business goals
Policy and Compliance
-> Guide managers and employees on HR policy usage and compliance
-> Stay current with Italian labour laws and ensure full adherence
-> Track trends to continually enhance HR practices
Talent Engagement & Retention
-> Drive engagement initiatives that boost productivity and morale
-> Help reduce turnover with smart, culture-driven retention strategies
Compensation & Benefits
-> Administer and improve benefits offerings
-> Benchmark and analyse comp & benefits to remain competitive
Performance & Organisational Effectiveness
-> Assist with performance management programmes
-> Support initiatives that build a high-performing, communicative culture
Other Projects
-> Provide support on ad hoc HR projects and tasks as assigned
Requirements
What You’ll Need
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field
• 3–7 years in an HRBP or senior HR generalist role
• Strong understanding of Italian labour law and compliance
• Excellent communication skills:
-> Chinese + English for Chinese nationals
-> Chinese + Italian for Italian nationals
• Hands-on experience in employee relations, performance management, and HR policy
• Highly discreet with sensitive information
• Detail-oriented, organised, and excellent at multitasking
• Cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll tools (a plus)
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced scale-up environment
• Strong relationship builder with influencing skills at all levels
Benefits
Why This Role?
Ownership & Influence – This isn’t just HR support — it’s a core role shaping culture, compliance, and employee experience as the company scales across Europe.
Global Brand, Local Impact – Join a fast-growing fashion marketplace with deep roots in China and bold ambitions in Europe — starting with Italy.
Culture-First Mindset – Help build an environment where creativity, speed, and structure work together — and people feel empowered to thrive.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration – Work closely with international teams and leadership, bridging markets, mindsets, and momentum.
Strategic, Not Just Operational – From retention to performance to engagement — your ideas will shape the people strategy, not just follow it.
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