Who we are

We are an environmental consulting firm: our mission is to restore the balance between humans and nature, and we do this through the use of science, innovation and good governance. We support public and private entities to improve the environmental, social and economic impacts of policies, projects and investments on the ground. As a spin-off of the University of Padua, we work locally and internationally bringing scientific innovation into everyone’s lives.

At Etifor we like teamwork, we work hard and we never stop being curious. Being part of the team means sharing our values and the path we have taken to be a discrimination-free work environment (find out more with our Manifesto). For us, the only thing that really matters is how green your heart is: we welcome and value (bio)diversity in all its forms!

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for…

  • someone with strong interpersonal skills, such as active listening, empathy, assertiveness and problem solving;
  • someone courageous, proactive and innovative, able to put oneself on the line in a work environment where every voice matters;
  • able to maintain a welcoming and constructive environment for open interaction in the company;
  • with the right amount of ‘shared leadership’ to be able to interact easily with the team; 
  • who shares our company’s passion for nature, ethics and sustainability values;
  • who want to help us disseminate our Manifesto inside and outside the team.

Responsibilities

The selected person will work in the Culture & Facilitation Unit and provide daily support to the Unit Coordinator, the HR Manager, and the CEO. In particular, the person will be responsible for supporting:

  • the definition and implementation of a recruitment and selection strategy, integrating the objectives of impact and international expansion;
  • the planning and execution of talent management processes;
  • the development and management of salary and all-in compensation strategies (production bonuses, welfare, benefits, etc.);
  • the planning of the annual corporate and individual training and development plan;
  • the implementation of cloud tools for innovative people management;
  • the implementation of engagement policies and employer branding strategies;
  • the implementation of Corporate Culture processes with a focus on the “employer journey” approach.

Qualifications, experience and skills required

Education

A degree in a specific subject area is not required, but undergraduate and postgraduate degrees relevant to human resources management will be positively evaluated.

Experience

We will consider people with previous experience of at least 3 years in human resources management-related roles.

Required skills

Send your application only if…

  • you are eager to innovate in the areas of people management and have read or experienced some of the approaches you find in books such as No Rules Rules, The Happy Manifesto, Reinventing Organisations, and others that we will be happy to hear about;
  • you are passionate about people and people management issues in companies, with a human, holistic and cultural approach;
  • you are able to understand, write and above all speak English “without the help of google translator, deepl.com or your very best international friend, of course”; our team is international and most meetings are in English;
  • spend at least 30 minutes, before sending us your CV, to understand what we do and write a motivation letter that will move our hearts and brains;
  • The MS Office package has no secrets for you.

It would be even better if…

  • you also know other foreign languages;
  • you have knowledge of the relevant CCNL, labour and trade union regulations.

What do we offer?

Etifor’s team will help you grow within the company in an international and friendly work environment. In particular:

  • you will work for a dynamic, young and innovative company, with a balanced gender ratio and an average age of 33;
  • you will be part of a team working locally and internationally to reconnect people and nature by addressing issues related to climate change and biodiversity loss;
  • you will work in an environment closely linked to research and academia, offering you numerous opportunities for training and education (Etifor is a spin-off of the University of Padua);
  • you will have a smart working contract, allowing a good balance between home and office, and a flexible schedule with a result-oriented SMART working approach;
  • depending on your contract and years of employment, you will benefit from the Etifor Employee Welfare Plan, which includes vouchers for transport, travel, sports, wellness and culture, as well as daily meal vouchers of the value of €8 per working day.

Contract details

Start: May 2023

Location: Padova (Italy) – Piazza A. De Gasperi n. 41, with possibility of flexible smartworking

Length: 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal for an indefinite period; 3 years apprenticeship contract for candidates under 30

Starting gross salary range: depending on experience and contract type

Type of contract: Full time contract

How to apply?

The person must submit the required documents via the online form published on the website by 16/04/2023.
In the online form, in the “Application Type” field, please select “People & Culture Manager” and attach the following materials saved in a single .pdf file:

  • Link to a short presentation video (max 1-2 minutes)
  • Cover letter of maximum 1 page (mandatory), stating the motivations and strengths of your application, different needs than the start date of the collaboration
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (mandatory)
  • Other useful material demonstrating your experience (optional): references, links, video presentation, portfolio of the projects/group work you are most passionate about

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview on 2 May in presence at our office in Padua.

For any other information, please write to us at jobs@etifor.com