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 aPeople & Culture Specialist (f/m/x) - Germany and Austria.The People & Culture (P&C) Specialist (f/m/x) 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 ResponsibilitiesAct as the local expert for labor law, ensuring full legal compliance and minimizing employment-related risksManage employee relations cases, including conflicts, disciplinary actions, and grievancesSupport the Country Manager with all local People & Culture (P&C) matters and alignment with corporate standardsEnsure consistent local implementation of global P&C policies, programs, and initiativesServe as the key liaison between local operations and HQ P&C for alignment and complianceOversee adherence to internal policies, employment contracts, Time & Attendance, Travel & Expenses, and Car PolicyCoordinate core P&C processes such as performance management, merit reviews, promotions, and headcount planning, including payroll liaisonLead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth employee transitions and compliant documentationSupport talent acquisition efforts and deliver local training and development initiatives to strengthen employee growthProvide data-driven insights, ensure smooth P&C operations, and support the local rollout of global and regional P&C initiativesRequirementsBachelor’s degree required, with a Master’s in HR, Law, or Business Administration considered a strong plusSpecialization in the affiliate country’s labor law is considered a strong advantageSeveral years in P&C roles with a focus on labor law and employee relationsExperience in multinational environments and collaboration with global P&C teamsDeep knowledge of local labor law and HR complianceStrong interpersonal and communication skills as well as high integrity, discretion, and professionalismExcellent command of German and EnglishDigital agility and proficiency in HR systems and collaboration toolsOur offerOpen ended contractSalary between EUR 62.000 – EUR 77.000Fidia benefitsIn 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr