HR Partner Italy

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare’s hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere—we strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture—our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. 

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let’s advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The HR Partner is a client facing role that will work closely with Centers of Expertise (COE) and HR Business Leaders (HRBLs) to partner closely with business leaders and employees to provide high-touch, face to face support on key HR processes. The HR Partner will support teams to resolve complex issues and tasks, not handled by the People Services team because a greater level of care and support are needed. The HR Partner will utilize HR expertise plus geo/BU/ function-specific knowledge to solve talent-related problems, support leaders with recurring HR programs, and support special initiatives across the business.

In 2025 and Q1 2026 the HR Partner Italy will be responsible for driving the HR integration plan for the integration of the distributors in Italy and Iberia and ensuring full HR readiness for the close of the transaction.

In addition, this role will ensure cultural integration, country leadership transition, onboarding and the implementation of the compensation and benefits harmonization post close.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with managers, build a positive employee environment that emphasizes Intuitive’s culture, core values, and individual and leadership expectations.
• Provide day to day support to HRBLs to support large groups while providing the right level of support at the right time.
• Actively partner with People Services team to successfully deliver on cyclical processes and support business needs.
• Act as a liaison between client groups and the employee relations and people services teams to escalate cases, identify areas of opportunity, provide constructive feedback and engage in effective solutioning when challenges arise.
• Manage the Unions, employee representation bodies, union consultation and any other local statutory HR consultation process.
• Own and support with some Employee Relations Case management where local know how, language and process is required in coordination with the European ER team.
• Service as connection point to COEs to customize solutions and programs, as needed, to meet business needs.
• Act as project lead for delivery of recurring HR services and core process (e.g., P&C process, Goal setting).
• Deliver expert coaching and consulting to senior management and employees to drive a high-performance culture.
• Build manager capability through coaching and facilitation of various training programs to build capability across client groups/regions.
• Provide guidance and coaching on HR & talent programs: merit, performance review, performance improvement, talent planning, talent development, succession planning, etc.
• Ensure delivery of a sustainable, consistent employee experience that is aligned with the HR strategy and employee value proposition. Escalate feedback to People Services teams, as needed.
• Understand business requests and strategize on the execution of these solutions with other HR leaders, as needed, to determine best solution and course of action.
• Continuously monitor performance of HR programs locally and be the voice of business with COEs providing real-time feedback, when needed.  Effectively articulate business requirements/needs to services and COE teams.
• Participate in various HR project