Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.  

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

About the job:

The People & Culture Generalist partners closely with the People & Culture (P&C) Head, Centers of Expertise (CoEs), and Global Business Services (GBS) to support employees across the commercial operations in the country.
This role is responsible for delivering high‑quality P&C services, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to local initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Commercial Operations organization.
The Generalist actively participates in and contributes to all local P&C activities and projects within the scope of the role.

Main responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Policy

• Implement P&C policies, processes, and organizational changes in alignment with the P&C Director and CoE guidance.

• Roll‑out the global People & Culture priorities and programs.

• Provide advice, guidance, and subject‑matter support to managers and employees on P&C‑related topics and associated business matters.

2. Organizational Management

• Support organizational design or structural changes in partnership with the People Director.

• Perform regular Workday audits, ensuring data accuracy and leading required clean-up activities.

• Manage internal communication related to organizational updates, changes, or P&C initiatives.

3. Talent Acquisition & Talent Management / Learning

• Coordinate recruitment processes in close collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.

• Prepare job offers and ensure approval flows are completed in line with governance requirements.

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, partnering with GBS to ensure all administrative steps.

• Support the definition of talent pools and succession plans and participate in Talent Management calibration processes.

4. Performance Management

• Guide managers and employees throughout the full performance management cycle.

• Manage the execution of year‑end performance calibration, following CoE methodologies and timelines.

5. P&C Service Delivery & GBS Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between employees and GBS for all people‑related administrative needs.

• Coordinate and monitor service delivery, escalating issues when necessary to ensure seamless employee experience.

6. Employee Lifecycle Support

• Act as point of contact for employees

• Manage lifecycle administrative processes such as hiring letters, conversions, transfers, and terminations.

7. Local People Initiatives

• Lead and promote local P&C initiatives, including programs focused on employee wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, sustainability, culture, and engagement.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure effective execution and adoption of local projects.

About you:

• Experience: 4–6+ years in HR/People & Culture roles (generalist or business partnering) within a multinational or matrix environment.

• Stakeholder Management: Strong partnership with managers, employees, and GBS (or shared service) teams

• Data & Analytics: Comfort with HR data accuracy, audits, and insights

• Project Delivery: Experience leading local people Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in commercial organizations (field teams, sales incentives exposure).

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Opella values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can belong and excel. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join us on our mission.
 

Health.

In your hands.
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www.opella.com/en/careers

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