HR Generalist (12 months contract)

Sobi

Milano, ITonsite$38k-$50k/yrPosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

Company Description

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

Competitive compensation for your work

Emphasis on work/life balance

Collaborative and team-oriented environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Diversity and Inclusion

Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description

we are looking for an HR Generalist who supports the implementation and delivery of key Human Resources activities, with a strong focus on HR processes, HR administration, learning and development, and organizational initiatives. The role works closely with the HR team and business managers to ensure efficient, compliant, and people-centered HR processes, contributing to a positive employee experience and supporting organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Hiring & Onboarding

Support the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying hiring needs to the successful onboarding of new employees.

Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with Talent functions, recruitment agencies and other external partners.

Support onboarding activities and facilitate the integration of new employees into the organization.

Coordinate the induction plans for the new employee to assure he/she is effectively joining the company.

HR Processes Management

Support the implementation and monitoring of key HR processes, including the management of HR systems (Sobi Career, Smart recruiter, job descriptions update, update of procedure and processes)

Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analyses to support organizational decision-making.

Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely updating of HR data within company systems and databases.

Learning & Development

Support the implementation of Competency Framework in the organization

Coordinate and support corporate training initiatives and learning activities

Assist in identifying and analyzing training and development needs across the organization.

Monitor and maintain training records, including course completion and training hours, while ensuring the effective tracking and consolidation of the annual learning and development plan, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives.

HR Administration

Manage employee lifecycle documentation, including hires, contract amendments, and terminations.

Support the administration payroll interface (management of employees requests)

Collaborate with payroll providers and labor consultants to ensure accurate and compliant HR administration processes

Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and internal company policies

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, Humanities, or a related field.

At least 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role in multinational companies - ideally pharmaceutical.

Good understanding of core HR processes and practices.

Knowledge of labor law and personnel administration processes.

Technical Skills

Experience in managing recruitment and selection processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Familiarity with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and digital HR tools.

Digital mindset, including familiarity with AI tools and technologies and the ability to integrate them effectively into everyday work practices.

Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Personal Competencies

Strong people orientation and a customer-service mindset.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy recognizes and rewards talent and ensures that employee contributions are valued and reflected in overall rewards.

Sobi is looking for a resource for the role of HR Generalist

For this position, we are offering:

Fix-term employment contract

Full-time (39 hours per week)

The salary range for this role is €38,000 to €50,000 gross per year, depending on the candidate’s level of experience, seniority, and demonstrated competencies.

Short Term Incentive: participation Incentive Plan program

Applicable collective agreement: Chemical-Pharmaceutical

Health insurance: Enrollment in the Faschim industry health fund covering the employee and their family

Annual welfare plan

Accident and life insurance policies

Beyond compensation, Sobi offers a variety of benefits designed to support employee wellbeing and professional growth, including:

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact for people living with rare and severe diseases

Competitive benefits package

Emphasis on employee engagement

Collaborative, inclusive, high-performance culture

Work in an environment of entrepreneurial speed and drive

Opportunities for development through a learning culture in a global growing company

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

Compensation

This HR & Recruiting role pays $38k-$50k/yr. Within typical range for hr & recruiting roles in Italy.

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