Santen
eye health
HRGeneralist&OfficeManager
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“HR Generalist & Office Manager at Santen. Skills: HR Generalist, Office Manager. Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR administration, policies, and day-to-day support. Manage onboarding and offboarding activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Creating a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture; Ensuring efficient day-to-day office operations; Ensuring efficient employee services
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field, 4-5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, Office Management, or similar roles, Fluency in Italian, Good command of English
Nice to Have
Experience within an international or structured organization, Exposure to payroll coordination, employee lifecycle management, and supplier management, Experience working with external vendors such as payroll providers, recruitment agencies, leasing companies, or consultants, Knowledge of office operations, facilities coordination, and general services management, Experience supporting Gender Equality or DE&I initiatives
What You'll Do.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR administration
and day-to-day support
Manage onboarding and offboarding activities
Coordinate personnel administration processes including payroll inputs
and employee documentation
Support recruitment activities in collaboration with external partners and actively participate in interviews
Coordinate training administration
and employee-related reporting in partnership with Finance and external providers
Support initiatives related to Gender Equality Certification
and internal HR projects
Ensure compliance with local labor regulations
occupational health & safety requirements
Oversee office operations and supervise Back Office Support activities
Manage suppliers and external service providers including facilities
Coordinate purchase orders
office budget tracking
and cost management activities
Act as the local point of contact for office IT equipment and employee work tools
Support the organization of internal meetings
and team-building initiatives
Manage company car fleet administration and relationships with leasing providers
Ensure office processes align with regional General Affairs and company standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with external partners for recruitment activities; Partnership with Finance and external providers for training administration, welfare activities, and employee-related reporting; Collaboration with regional General Affairs
Process & Methodology
Support initiatives related to Gender Equality Certification, employee engagement, and internal HR projects
Full Job Description
Santen is a specialized company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on eye health. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries and regions, our mission is to provide essential and significant value to patients and society through our products and services created from our expertise in ophthalmology and from the patient’s perspective. In this dual-role position, you will act as a trusted partner for both employees and the business, balancing HR administration and employee support (70%) with office management and workplace operations (30%). You will contribute to creating a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture while ensuring efficient day-to-day office operations and employee services. What you’ll be doing HR Generalist (70%) * Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR administration, policies, and day-to-day support * Manage onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring a smooth and engaging employee experience * Coordinate personnel administration processes including payroll inputs, attendance, benefits, insurance, and employee documentation * Support recruitment activities in collaboration with external partners and actively participate in interviews * Coordinate training administration, welfare activities, and employee-related reporting in partnership with Finance and external providers * Support initiatives related to Gender Equality Certification, employee engagement, and internal HR projects * Ensure compliance with local labor regulations, occupational health & safety requirements, and company policies Office Management & General Services (30%) * Oversee office operations and supervise Back Office Support activities to ensure an efficient and welcoming workplace * Manage suppliers and external service providers including facilities, catering, maintenance, IT, and mobile services * Coordinate purchase orders, office budget tracking, and cost management activities * Act
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