Strategy Associate Lazio

Strategy Associate
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Got the drive to shape the future of insurance? At Prima, you could take on a whole new challenge. As part of our global community, you'd be in the driving seat of your career; learning and growing with a top-tier team around you. Prima is a place where no matter who you are or what your role is — your voice is valued. Back in 2015, we embarked on a mission: to provide great value car insurance that is designed for everyone. And we've come a long way, we've created a culture where we can fuel each other's success. But we need your expertise, as we steer things in a new and exciting direction. As well as great colleagues and engaging projects, there are loads of ways we can help you do the best work of your life. We've shaped our offering to place a focus on wellbeing, autonomy and development. We see benefits as the fuel that will empower you to succeed, if you decide to embark on this journey with us. Working in a way that works for you: We believe in work-life balance and flexibility. Whether you like working from the office, home or a mixture of both. We'll help you find a balance that works best for you. We even have a policy that means you can work from any location for 30 days a year. We trust you to steer us forward. The freedom to explore the possibilities: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. We're invested in your growth; so we'll give you access to a teaching and learning marketplace. And you'll have regular sessions with your manager to establish a personal growth plan. Our winning formula: happy and high-performing: From private medical insurance to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing initiatives: we're here to support you. We know how important your health and well-being is, so we'll go the extra mile to help you when we can. If it sounds like we've got something that's up your street, let's see if you've got the skills we're looking for We're looking for a Strategy Associate to join our People & Culture team. You will work closely with our Chief People & Culture Officer and her leadership team to drive strategic projects which will not only empower our employees but also accelerate our growth. As a Strategy Associate, you'll take ownership of key strategic projects that shape our People Agenda and deliver operational excellence. You will adopt a data-driven approach to facilitate decision-making, optimize processes, and support the team in executing key business priorities. This role requires someone with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate insights into compelling narratives. You'll demonstrate a consulting-style approach together with a problem-solving, "can-do" mindset and display a genuine passion for working at the intersection of people and business strategy. Key Responsibilities: Manage Strategic Projects: Lead cross-functional projects sponsored by the People & Culture team, focusing on improving employee experience, operational efficiency, and aligning with company-wide business objectives. Data-Driven Insights: Use quantitative and qualitative data to analyze trends, generate insights, and provide recommendations which inform strategic decisions in areas such as workforce planning, talent management and organizational development. Business-Oriented Approach: Ensure that all projects are aligned with the broader business strategy and that they deliver a measurable benefit. Work closely with leadership to translate company objectives into actionable people and culture strategies. Challenge Assumptions: Test assumptions in order to support our objective of attaining "best in class" from a talent acquisition, talent management, retention, and employee engagement perspective. Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and the People & Culture team's OKRs (objectives and key results) to track the success of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and, importantly, our values. Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the People leadership team, Finance, and senior leaders to gather input, communicate project progress, and drive initiatives to successful completion. Continuous Improvement: Work with and support the People leadership team to proactively identify areas for process optimization and contribute to building a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the People & Culture team. Specific Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Budgetary Control: In consultation with the Chief People & Culture Officer, and in collaboration with Finance, manage the year-end financial and workforce planning process for the People team. You will also own the monthly cost monitoring and quarterly re-forecasting processes on behalf of the People & Culture team. ExCo & MI Reporting: Compile and deliver monthly People Dashboard together with ad hoc MI as required by the business. Skills & Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in strategy consulting, business analysis, and/or strategic project management, ideally within HR, People Operations, or related functions. Strong analytical skills with proven ability to use data to support decision-making and strategy development. Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Excel, Google Sheets. Excellent problem-solving skills and a business-oriented mindset, with experience working in demanding, fast-paced, high-growth environments. Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively across multi-disciplined stakeholder groups. Knowledge of HR processes and People & Culture best practices is highly desirable. Fluency in English is required. Prima is a community made up of talented and ambitious individuals. We offer equal employment opportunities and are oriented towards diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or other protected personal characteristics, as defined by national laws. J-18808-Ljbffr