Senior HR Business Partner

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

As part of our growing presence in Europe, we are strengthening our HR capabilities in Italy and are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team in Milan.

About the job:

The Senior HR Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor and operational leader for BBVA’s business lines in Italy, providing expert guidance on all aspects of people strategy. The role involves collaborating closely with local leadership, European HR colleagues, and global Centres of Expertise to implement people solutions aligned with BBVA’s goals, culture, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted HR partner across teams in Italy, contributing to strategic planning and execution of HR initiatives across all business lines.

Implement and manage core people processes including onboarding, performance management, compensation, talent development, and employee relations.

Support organizational development initiatives including succession planning, change management, workforce planning, and culture transformation aligned with BBVA values and the CIB Spirit.

Collaborate with regional HR Business Partners and HR teams across Europe and the UK on regional and global HR projects, harmonization initiatives, and coordination with Centres of Excellence in Madrid.

Provide oversight and support on payroll and benefits administration in Italy, coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing.

Ensure compliance with Italian labor law, employment regulations, collective agreements where applicable, and BBVA Group policies.

Lead initiatives related to employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion, and wellbeing.

Oversee HR operations and people data management in line with BBVA Group privacy, confidentiality, and governance standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or strategic HR Business Partner role.

Strong knowledge of Italian labor law and HR compliance requirements.

Experience working in a matrixed, multinational environment; financial services experience is preferred.

Skills and Attributes

Strategic mindset with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with high emotional intelligence.

Proactive, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment.

Fluent in Italian and English (spoken and written); Spanish is considered an advantage but is not required.

Why Join Us?

Dynamic, diverse, and inclusive international work environment driven by collaboration and innovation.

Opportunity to contribute to the growth of BBVA’s business in Italy.

Professional development and career growth opportunities within a globally recognized financial institution.

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes through effective HR partnership.

Skills:

Client Orientation, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking