Alessandra Rossi

Via dei Giardini 47
Milano, Lombardia 20121
+39 02 8765 4321
alessandra.rossi@email.it
linkedin.com/in/alessandra-rossi-hr

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Director
Innovatech Solutions S.p.A., Milano, Lombardia
January 2020 – Present

- Lead comprehensive human resources strategy for a workforce of 800+ employees across multiple locations, aligning HR initiatives with overall business objectives and organizational growth targets
- Oversee talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations functions with annual HR budget of $12M
- Spearheaded employer branding initiative that reduced time-to-hire by 35% and increased qualified applicant pool by 60% through strategic job fairs, digital marketing campaigns, and university partnerships
- Implemented Oracle HR system migration, leading cross-functional team through needs analysis, system integration, and training rollout, resulting in 40% improvement in reporting efficiency
- Designed and executed leadership development program for high-potential employees, achieving 85% internal promotion rate for management positions and improving retention of key talent by 28%
- Restructured compensation and benefits framework based on competitive market analysis, resulting in improved employee satisfaction scores by 22% while maintaining budget parameters
- Developed succession planning protocols for critical roles, creating talent pipelines that reduced external hiring costs by $450K annually


Senior HR Business Partner
Meridian Group Europe, Torino, Piemonte
March 2016 – December 2019

- Partnered with C-suite executives and department heads across Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance divisions to deliver strategic HR solutions supporting business growth from 400 to 650 employees
- Led talent management initiatives including performance appraisal redesign, resulting in 90% manager participation and more meaningful employee development conversations
- Conducted training needs analysis and implemented corporate training programs addressing leadership, teamwork, and technical skills gaps, training 300+ employees annually
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for professional and management positions, reducing external recruiting costs by 30% through strategic sourcing and employee referral program enhancement
- Facilitated organizational restructuring during company expansion, including job description development, compensation benchmarking, and change management communications
- Collaborated with Finance team on budgeting and forecasting for headcount planning, ensuring alignment with business planning cycles and strategic initiatives


HR Manager
Tessile Adriatico S.r.l., Venezia, Veneto
June 2012 – February 2016

- Managed day-to-day HR operations for 250-person organization in retail and distribution sector, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance
- Developed and implemented performance management system incorporating goal-setting, regular feedback, and annual performance appraisals, increasing employee engagement by 18%
- Created training and development curriculum addressing customer service, sales techniques, and management fundamentals, delivering 50+ training sessions annually
- Administered compensation and benefits programs, conducting annual salary reviews and managing open enrollment processes with 95% employee participation
- Established HR policies and procedures manual, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment regulations and standardizing practices across locations
- Provided coaching and mentoring to managers on employee relations issues, performance improvement plans, and conflict resolution


HR Specialist
Fabbrica Metalli Brescia, Brescia, Lombardia
August 2009 – May 2012

- Supported HR Manager in recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS data management for 180-employee manufacturing facility
- Coordinated job fairs and campus recruiting events, screening candidates and scheduling interviews for hiring managers
- Maintained employee records and generated reporting on turnover, headcount, and HR metrics using Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems
- Assisted with benefits enrollment, employee inquiries regarding compensation and benefits, and vendor management
- Supported training program administration including registration, materials preparation, and e-learning platform coordination


EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentration in Human Resources Management
Università Bocconi, Milano, Lombardia
Graduated: 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
Minor in Economics
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milano, Lombardia
Graduated: 2007


SKILLS

HR Management & Strategy: Strategic HR Planning, HR Management, International Human Resources, People Management, Talent Management, Talent Development, People Development, Succession Planning

Talent Acquisition & Development: Recruiting, Hiring, Strategic Sourcing, Employer Branding, Job Description Development, Job Fairs, Training & Development, Corporate Training, E-Learning, Distance Learning, Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership Development

Compensation & Performance: Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Salary Administration, Benefits Administration

HR Operations & Systems: Oracle HR, HRIS, HR Policies and Procedures, Reporting, Needs Analysis, Training Needs Analysis, Office Management

Business Acumen: Business Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Budgeting, Finance, Consulting, Management, Leadership

Additional Competencies: Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Change Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Development