MICHELA ROSSI
Paris
Summary
Passionate and results-driven HR Business Partner with solid experience in supporting corporate and operational functions in Europe. Adept and navigating complex organizational environment, skilled in employee relations, talent management, organizational development and HR transformation. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, with proven ability to effectively lead through change and foster engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate HR Business Partner
EssilorLuxottica
06.2022 - Current
- Partnering with Business Leaders on employee relations and grievances, as well as on management of performance, compensation, talent, and internal/international mobility.
- Providing support in HR budgeting and forecasting, organizational restructuring and harmonization, talent acquisition, and learning & development initiatives.
- Scope: Global Internal Audit, Corporate Finance & Compliance, Corporate Legal, Professional Solution EMEA (~ 300 HC)
- Report to: Country HR Director
- Scope: Global Internal Audit, Global Compliance, Corporate Risk Management, Investor Relations and EMEA Customer Exellence (~377 HC Ita + global)
- Report to: Global HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner for Corporate Operations
Luxottica
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Scope: Supply Chain, Engineering and Global Business Service (~600 HC in Italy)
- Reports to: HR Director Corporate Operations
- Contributed to the rollout of talent development and succession planning initiatives, supporting Function Leader and managers in identifying key capabilities and growth paths.
- Managed reward and incentive programs aimed at boosting employee engagement and retention.
- Oversaw the annual performance review cycle, providing communication tools and training support to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment for staffing and technical roles, streamlining processes and enhancing candidate experience.
HR Generalist & Recruiting Lead
ITT Motion Technologies
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Global manufacturer of friction materials and other critical automotive braking technologies
- Scope: R&D, Technical Department, Project Management, Global Quality, Sales, Aftermarket, Purchasing and Customer Service (~277 HC in Italy)
- Report to: HR Director for South Europe
- Delivered comprehensive HR support across recruitment, employee relations, and training, ensuring alignment with business needs and employee experience.
- Partnered with leadership teams to support organizational design initiatives and staffing plans, contributing to workforce planning and team effectiveness.
Consultant
Hays
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Global Recruitment firm
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple clients, including sourcing, interviewing, and candidate placement.
- Specialized in hiring for Finance and Engineering roles, ensuring alignment between client needs and candidate profiles while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
Education
Master's Degree - European Legal Studies
University of Turin
01.2014
Bachelor's Degree - International Studies
University of Turin
01.2010
Skills
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Compensation & Benefits
- Workforce planning
- Employee engagement
- Career pathing
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- MS Office
- SAP HR
Certification
- 2020 – Executive Coaching Intermedio, Escuela Europea de Coaching, Italy
- 2019 – Executive Coaching Fondamenta, Escuela Europea de Coaching, Italy
Languages
Italian: Mother tongue
French: Fluent
English: Fluent
Timeline
Corporate HR Business Partner
EssilorLuxottica
06.2022 - Current
HR Business Partner for Corporate Operations
Luxottica
07.2019 - 03.2021
HR Generalist & Recruiting Lead
ITT Motion Technologies
01.2017 - 06.2019
Consultant
Hays
04.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor's Degree - International Studies
University of Turin
Master's Degree - European Legal Studies
University of Turin
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