Global HR Business Partner – SCM, TTL, HSE, Quality, Operations

Hitachi

Global HR Business Partner at Hitachi Energy managing HR initiatives across Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality functions. Partnering with senior leaders to drive HR strategies and workforce planning

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeMilan • 🇮🇹 ItalySeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to global functional leaders in SCM, TTL, HSE, Quality, and Operations on all HR-related matters
Translate business strategy into HR priorities and deliver tailored HR solutions that support functional goals and drive business outcomes
Lead and execute global talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential programs
Drive workforce planning and analytics to identify current and future talent needs, skill gaps, and opportunities for optimization
Oversee and advise on complex employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution
Partner with compensation and benefits teams to develop and implement competitive reward strategies
Champion Hitachi's culture and values, promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion
Collaborate with HSE leadership to ensure robust safety cultures, compliance with global HSE standards
Support organizational change initiatives and transformations
Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, diagnose challenges, and propose data-driven solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SPHR, CIPD) preferred
Minimum of 15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an international HR Business Partner role
Demonstrated experience supporting functional areas such as Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, or HSE is highly desirable
Strong understanding of global HR practices, employment law, and cultural nuances across various regions
Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence senior leaders in a matrixed organizational structure
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex HR concepts clearly and concisely
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives
Strong analytical skills and experience using HR data to drive informed decision-making
Experience with organizational development, change management, and talent management programs
Ability to travel internationally as required
Fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive reward strategies
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR metrics analysisworkforce planningtalent managementsuccession planningleadership developmentemployee relationsconflict resolutionorganizational developmentchange managementdata-driven decision-making

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingrelationship buildinginfluencingcommunicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skillscultural awarenessproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaboration

Certifications

SPHRCIPD