Planet Farms, founded in 2018 in Milan, is a leading company in the vertical farming sector. It currently has a presence in major retail chains with its own line of salads and pesto. The company is undergoing strong expansion both in Italy and abroad, and today the Planet Farmers work at the production facility—the brand-new plant in Cirimido (Como, Italy)—at the R&D Center on the outskirts of Milan, as well as in offices in Italy (Milan), Portugal (Coimbra), the United Kingdom (London), and the Netherlands (Eindhoven).
Position Title:
HR Admin Specialist
Department:
People & HR
Location:
Cirimido (CO)
Position Summary
The HR Admin Specialist will support the HR department in managing the administrative talent lifecycle within a dynamic multi-country framework. The role is designed to assist in aligning local operational needs with the central HR strategy during a global business development scale-up phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Multi-country Payroll Support: Assist the HR department in preparing, organizing, and validating payroll data for submission to local payroll providers responsible for processing payroll across multiple international jurisdictions.
- Global Strategy Deployment: Assist in the local implementation of global HR initiatives, such as performance reviews, training modules, and engagement activities.
- Compliance & Insights: Support the monitoring of international labor laws and local HR regulations to ensure department-wide compliance.
- Data Consolidation: Provide administrative support in gathering data and insights for the HR Operations Manager to facilitate central consolidation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Law, Political Science, Economics, or related fields.
- Strong interest in International Payroll and multi-country HR operations.
- Language: Fluency in English is essential for multi-country communication.
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills for a diverse workforce.
- A proactive problem-solving mindset focused on employee support.
- High level of adaptability to work effectively in fast-changing, multi-country environments.
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly regarding payroll and legal data.
Tools & Technologies
Basic knowledge of Excel and MS Office.
Reporting Line
This position will report to the HR Operations Manager.
Type of Contract
Application Requirements
Planet Farms is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, nationality, age, or disability, celebrating individual differences and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to non-discrimination applies to all stages of the employment relationship, including hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and termination.
