People Business Partner

About the job Job title: People Business Partner Location: Istanbul, Turkiye.   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: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide. 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 four 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 to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com. About the Job As the People Business Partner for Turkey, you will oversee the Commercial organization and all support functions of Opella Turkey. Primary focus, you will need to: ·       be the strategic business partner to the Commercial team. ·       drive HR initiatives that support our specific business goals, with particular attention to performance management. ·       lead efforts in talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and culture-building, fostering an agile and inclusive workplace. ·       own the budget process for headcount build up / phasing and overall P.cost management for the annual budget and monthly tracking. This role requires a proactive leader who demonstrates the potential to strategically shape and execute HR initiatives, foster strong relationships across the P&C Function from the Talent acquisition team to the People Services to the COE’s Rewards and Performance and Talent Management. Main Responsibilities 1.      Key Accountabilities: Strategic Business Partnering Serve as a trusted strategic partner to leaders on people-related matters, offering actionable insights into HR practices, assessing risks and implications, and providing guidance on workforce planning, analytics, and organizational effectiveness across Commercial & enabling functions to support informed decision-making and drive business outcomes. Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and the Company’s code of ethics, advising leaders on necessary corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain organizational integrity. Partner with Finance Business Partners to ensure headcount and personnel costs are aligned with business requirements and financial targets for the country. 2.      Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Implement local talent acquisition strategies by addressing talent needs and closing capability gaps within Commercial & enabling functions teams. Role out the EVP across Turkey and contribute strongly to creating a dynamic and inclusive work environment that strengthens the Company’s employer brand, attracts top talent, and fosters long-term engagement and success for all employees. 3.      Performance and Compensation Management Lead performance and compensation cycles across the Commercial & enabling functions, coaching and supporting leaders to make fair decisions based on individual and team performance, while ensuring alignment with global standards. Guide leaders in making compensation and benefits decisions to attract, engage, and retain top talent while ensuring alignment with global policies, local regulations, and market benchmarks. 4.      Talent Management, Learning & Development Drive the talent management process, partnering leaders to identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees, while promoting cross-functional and cross-zone talent exchange to support organizational growth. Develop and implement succession plans for key positions, ensuring the readiness of internal talent to meet future leadership and organizational needs. Partner with leaders to assess and address learning and development needs, delivering targeted solutions that support both individual growth and broader organizational goals through effective performance management. 5. Culture, Change Management and Strategic Project Management Champion the company’s culture by fostering a thriving, inclusive, and collaborative environment where employees embody the Challenger mindset—Outcome-Obsessed, Courageous, Radically Simple, and All In Together—empowering full alignment with the organization’s mission and vision. Serve as a change leader, partnering with senior leaders to drive and support organizational change initiatives across Turkey, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Support the transformation projects by overseeing successful implementation, change management, and employee engagement. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to guide teams through the transformation process, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and delivering sustainable project outcomes. Other Operational Priorities: Head Count and Personnel Cost management. Accountable of the annual Budget/Forecast exercise and monthly reporting of HC and P.Cost variance. Follow up disciplinary investigations with line managers and disciplinary committee and formalize the findings. Follow up disciplinary investigations with line managers and disciplinary committee and formalize the findings. About You Bachelor's degree, preferably with experience in HR management or a related field. 10+ years of experience in HR in commercial environments. Rewards and Performance / Compensation and Benefits background will be a plus. In-depth knowledge of HR processes, policies, local practices, and compliance requirements, with the ability to manage complex HR challenges. Demonstrated advisory expertise, with the ability to influence stakeholders and facilitate organizational change effectively. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, adept at managing conflicts and creating effective solutions and drive results. Analytical mindset, skilled in capturing, interpreting, and leveraging HR data to support business objectives. Fluent in Turkish and English, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. 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. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. www.opella.com/en/careers