Responsable Relations Sociales

Responsable Relations Sociales

Neuilly-sur-Seine

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


About the Job

Reporting directly to the People Director France, the Labor Relations Lead is responsible for steering and coordinating labor relations across France, ensuring a constructive and sustainable social dialogue aligned with business priorities, transformation projects, and employee expectations.

Main Responsibilities

Social Dialogue & Employee Representation- Lead social dialogue, ensuring smooth and constructive relations with employee representative bodies (CSE, CSSCT, commissions).- Manage recurring consultations on key topics (economic and financial policies, social policy, salary negotiations, etc.).- Oversee the implementation of collective agreements, ensuring alignment with Group policies and local execution with People & Culture teams.- Serve as the key liaison for administrative authorities and external legal advisors on labor relations matters.- Ensure consistency of social practices across all French entities (headquarters, field, industrial sites).

Collective Bargaining & Labor Strategy- Define and implement the labor relations strategy in collaboration with the People Director France, covering key P&C policies (well-being, compensation, work organization, inclusion & diversity, QVCT, occupational health & safety).- Support transversal negotiations at the Group level, including workforce planning, job classifications, and other strategic topics.- Ensure compliance with labor regulations and collective agreements while supporting transformation and change management initiatives.

Labor Relations Advisory & Risk Management- Advise the People Director and business leaders on collective labor relations issues and emerging risks.- Oversee case management, working closely with external legal counsel when needed.- Guide P&C and operational teams in managing labor-related risks, conflict prevention, and sensitive situations.- Act as a strategic partner in anticipating social impacts of organizational changes and transformation programs.

Social Data Management & Reporting- Supervise and analyze labor relations indicators, ensuring accurate and timely social reporting.- Manage the centralization of social data, including annual reports, compliance tracking, and legal obligations.- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices with other labor relations teams across Opella.

About You- Proven experience in labor relations preferably in an industrial environment, with a strong grasp of French employment law and collective bargaining mechanisms.- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive transformation while maintaining high-quality social dialogue.- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, fostering trust and constructive exchanges.- Business-oriented, proactive, and able to provide pragmatic solutions to complex challenges.- Excellent communication and advisory skills, with a structured and analytical approach.- Fluent in French and English.

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.