HR Business Services Cluster Leader, Mediterranean

Join PPG and help us protect and beautify the world

As a Cluster HR Business Services Leader your role consists of two main focus areas:

1. People, Organization & Stakeholder Management (20%)

Lead and develop your team through strategic goal setting, coaching, and talent planning. Build strong stakeholder relationships to align and support HR initiatives.

2. Cluster HR Business Services Delivery Excellence (80%)

Drive efficient hire-to-retire service delivery across the cluster. Lead corporate and local projects, champion continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with global standards.

This position is preferably based in Italy (Milan or Quattordio), with a possible alternative location in Spain (Rubi).

You will report to the EMEA HR Services Business Regional Leader.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-impact HR Business Services team (~10 p), fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure seamless delivery of HR services across the cluster, aligned with global standards and local needs.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lean and digital tools.
• Collaborate with senior HR and business leaders to align service delivery with strategic goals.
• Oversee deployment of corporate and cluster-specific HR projects.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for service enhancement and cost optimization.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years of HR experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong background in HR operations and business partnering within global, multi-SBU environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and drive transformation. Your strategic thinking and ability to challenge the status quo with relevant solutions will be key to succeed in this role.
• Experience in employee/labor relations (ER/LR) is essential.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel across the cluster (up to 50%).

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

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The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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