Remedica is a globally active EU-based pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Cyprus and present in more than 110 countries. Founded in 1980, the company has evolved into a trusted generics CDMO and dossier development partner for pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Remedica combines development expertise, EU-based manufacturing capabilities, regulatory know-how and a strong quality culture to deliver competitive, high-quality medicines. Its portfolio includes over 300 products across key therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, oncology, anti-diabetic, anti-infective, central nervous system, alimentary tract, genito-urinary and musculoskeletal treatments.

Over the last few years, Remedica went through a massive transformational program from a locally recognised reputable company to a global player, respected by its distributors, partners, and clients. The investments into the factories, R&D equipment, new facilities, implementation of best-in-class software, and people development are the baselines for Remedica's success in the future.

Shape the Future of People Operations at Remedica

At Remedica, our People Operations team exists to make work simple, seamless, and impactful for employees and managers alike. We are looking for an experienced and people-focused People Operations Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional HR operational services across the employee lifecycle while driving continuous improvement, compliance, and employee experience across the organisation. 

Based on-site in our offices in Limassol, this is an exciting opportunity for an HR operations leader who thrives on creating efficient processes, building high-performing teams, and ensuring operational excellence in a complex, fast-paced environment.  The role has operational accountability across the organisation’s jurisdictions, leading a team of four direct reports and coordinating internal and external service providers. Its remit covers payroll governance, employee lifecycle administration, HR compliance, immigration and mobility, People data, office operations, and continuous improvement of People services.

What You'll Be Doing

As our People Operations Manager, you will take ownership of People Operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate, compliant, and employee-centric service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, Corporate Operating Procedures (COPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Lead and oversee all People operational activities in all jurisdictions across the employee lifecycle, including but not limited to onboarding, employee changes, occupational doctor activities, absence management, offboarding, and employee support services for employees, contractors, and contingent workers.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality across HR systems, ensuring compliance with applicable employment legislation, GDPR requirements, and internal policies.
• Provide guidance and support to managers, employees, and the HR team on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation, and operational employee matters, escalating complex employee relations cases, legal risks, and policy exceptions in accordance with the agreed HR operating model.
• Oversee payroll operations across all jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and timely processing through effective management of payroll providers, internal processes, reconciliations, approvals, controls, governance frameworks, issue resolution, and business continuity arrangements.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers, Employers of Record (EORs), immigration authorities, and other HR-related service partners to ensure service quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead HR compliance, immigration, and international mobility processes, including employment law compliance, right-to-work verification, visa sponsorships, work and residency permits, governmental submissions, and audit readiness activities.
• Lead HR audit activities and support GMP, regulatory, and corporate audits, ensuring audit readiness, compliance with applicable requirements, and the effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Partner with HRIS and cross-functional teams to optimise HR systems, improve workflows, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive process automation and efficiencies.
• Manage, coach, and develop the team, setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee office administration activities and workplace operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and positive working environment for employees.
• Lead People operational projects and cross-functional initiatives that improve service delivery, controls, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness. Support employee engagement activities and company-wide events where these fall within the agreed People Operations remit.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably assigned by the Head of Total Reward and People Operations or senior management in line with business requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and solutions-oriented HR professional who combines operational expertise with strong leadership capability.

Essential Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• At least 6 years' experience in People Operations or HR Operations.
• Minimum 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Strong background in:
  • Payroll governance
  • Employee lifecycle management
  • HR compliance and employment legislation
  • HR systems and data management
  • Vendor and service provider management
• Experience working within a regulated, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or multi-jurisdictional environment is highly desirable.

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms, ideally SAP SuccessFactors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in both Greek and English.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional People Operations services, leading high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create an outstanding employee experience at Remedica. ✨

Why Join Remedica?
At Remedica, we offer a competitive compensation package, including 14 salaries, a provident fund, and a range of additional benefits to support your personal and professional growth. Join our team and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement
At Remedica, we are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value. To support this commitment, roles are evaluated using a structured, gender‑neutral job evaluation framework, which objectively assesses the knowledge, skills, responsibilities, effort, and working conditions associated with each role. This approach helps ensure fair, transparent, and consistent outcomes across the organization.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.