Head of HR

Head of HR | Human Technopole, Milan

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.

Application closing date: 25.02.2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives

Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

As part of this mission, the Human Resources Department at Human Technopole is growing and evolving to support a complex, international, and fast-developing organization. We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of HR to lead and further strengthen the HR function.

Your mission

As Head of HR, you will lead the full HR agenda, aligning people strategies with Human Technopole’s mission and long-term goals. You will shape policies and programs that promote performance, inclusion, development, and compliance, while leading a multidisciplinary HR team. The role reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and partners closely with senior leadership.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Define and deliver HR strategies aligned with institutional growth and scientific priorities
• Advise leadership on workforce planning, budgeting, and organizational design
• Lead change management and ensure future capability needs are met
  
  

Talent Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for international talent
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership continuity
• Enable talent development, mobility, and deployment across the institute
  
  

Employee Engagement and Development

• Promote an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing work environment
• Collaborate and provide strategic guidance on the development of training and career development programs for non-scientific roles
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  
  

Policy Development and Compliance

• Ensure HR policies comply with labour law and regulatory requirements
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution
  
  

HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Analytics

• Implement and optimize HRIS tools and reporting
• Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions and measure impact
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR team
• Set priorities, objectives, and performance standards
• Foster collaboration across departments
  
  

Human Technopole supports career development through training, mentoring, and learning opportunities.

Essential

What you'll bring

• Master’s degree in HR, Labour Law, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of HR experience, including senior leadership roles
• Experience in international, diverse environments
• Fluency in English and Italian
  
  

Preferred

• Broad HR expertise, including contracts, payroll, and compensation
• Strong experience with Italian CCNLs and executive frameworks

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• Solid knowledge of labour law, HR best practices, and HRIS
• Experience in life sciences, research, or complex growing organizations
• Experience with international hiring, mobility, and public or non-profit sectors
  
  

Organizational And Social Skills

• Proven ability to lead HR strategy in complex contexts
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• High ethical standards, discretion, and cultural sensitivity
• Strategic, resilient, and adaptable mindset
  
  

Why Human Technopole

HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Relocation to Italy may allow eligible candidates to access attractive tax incentives. We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

Submit

How to apply

• CV
• Motivation letter (English)
• Names and contact details of three relevant references
  
  

This is a permanent contract offered under CCNL Dirigenti e Industria, Level Executive.

Salary: depending on candidate’s seniority.

Number of positions offered: 1

The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).

The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.