People Development & Total Rewards Manager

Role Overview

The

People Development & Total Rewards Manager , based at

Somacis HQ in Castelfidardo , reports to the

HR Manager .

This role is responsible for

designing and leading the company’s people development strategies, performance management processes, and Total Rewards systems , ensuring the growth of skills, competitiveness of compensation, and the promotion of a

culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement .

The manager works closely with HR leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to ensure

strategic alignment of talent initiatives with business goals , fostering an engaging and high-performance workplace.

Key Responsibilities

People Development & Talent Management

Design and implement

training strategies, individual development plans, and professional growth programs . Lead

leadership development, high-potential programs, and succession planning . Partner with department managers to

map competencies, identify skill gaps, and define career progression pathways . Develop and maintain the company’s

competency framework .

Performance Management

Oversee the

full annual performance cycle , from goal setting to final review. Improve

performance processes, tools, and metrics

to ensure transparency, meritocracy, and alignment with company objectives. Train managers on

continuous feedback and performance-driven behaviors .

Total Rewards & Compensation

Define and maintain

compensation policies, job frameworks, salary reviews, and bonus schemes . Manage

corporate welfare programs, insurance plans, employee benefits, and non-monetary rewards . Conduct

compensation benchmarking and internal equity analyses . Monitor

HR costs, compensation budgets, and financial KPIs related to Total Rewards .

Culture, Engagement & HR Analytics

Develop initiatives to

strengthen company culture and enhance employee engagement . Collect and analyze

HR metrics

(turnover, absenteeism, headcount, HR costs) to inform strategic decisions. Promote an

inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace .

Requirements

Degree in

Human Resources, Economics, Organizational Psychology , or related fields. 5+ years of experience

in HR roles focused on

people development, learning & development, and compensation & benefits . Strong knowledge of

performance management, learning methodologies, and Total Rewards systems . Excellent

analytical and project management skills , able to handle complex initiatives. Strong

communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities . Business-oriented mindset with

strategic thinking

and results focus. Good command of

English ; additional languages are a plus. Proactive, change-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset .

Work location:

Somacis HQ, Castelfidardo (AN)

Reporting line:

HR Manager