Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint care, Eye care, Skin care, Specialty care, Health & Wellness care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.

With the aim of strengthening our team, we are recruiting a

People & Culture Specialist - France.

The People & Culture (P&C) Specialist plays a pivotal role in implementing global and regional P&C strategies at the local level. This position ensures legal compliance, operational excellence, and employee engagement across the full employee lifecycle. Acting as a trusted advisor to the local management team and a liaison to HQ, the P&C Specialist supports business continuity and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws and employment practices, mitigating legal risks
• Handle conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures professionally
• Support the Country Manager with expert guidance on all People & Culture matters
• Apply global P&C policies locally, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Oversee adherence to internal policies, employment contracts, and regulatory requirements
• Manage core P&C processes including performance reviews, promotions, and headcount planning
• Lead smooth transitions for new hires and exiting employees, ensuring full procedural compliance
• Collaborate with HQ and local teams to align recruitment with business needs
• Facilitate local training initiatives and promote employee growth and engagement
• Provide workforce insights and support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting
• Support the introduction of new HR systems and tools such as Workday and LUCCA for time & attendance
• Liaise with local Payroll provider and global platform ADP

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in HR, Law, or Business Administration preferred
• Specialization in Labor Law is a strong asset
• 5–7 years in P&C roles with a focus on labor law and employee relations
• Experience in multinational environments and collaboration with global P&C teams
• Deep knowledge of local labor law and HR compliance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as high integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Fluent in French and English; additional European language is a plus
• Digital agility and proficiency in HR systems and collaboration tools

Our offer:

• Fixed term contract or freelance
• Salary between € 40.000 and € 45.000

Fidia benefits:

In Fidia you will have unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices and opportunities for professional development through participation in internal job posting processes and merit review programs.

Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions.

All people from the status of candidate to that of employee and throughout the duration of their employment relationship are entitled to the same opportunities and protections regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, migration background, religion, nationality, age.

All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department.