Country Manager Portugal

Country Manager Portugal
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

ABOUT US:

Laista Group is a Lithuanian-owned group of companies providing workforce leasing, payroll administration and
- office services to clients in various countries.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

As our business continues to grow, we are expanding into Portugal, where we plan to offer the same services and build a local team. We are looking for a practical, independent and
- minded Country Manager who will establish and develop our operations in the country from the ground up.

In the initial phase, this will be a fully independent role: you will oversee the setup of the local entity, manage organisational and administrative matters, liaise with institutions, and select external partners (payroll, accounting, legal, HR services).

This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable with
- on work and capable of structuring operations from scratch.

• Lead the entity setup processes.
• Represent the company in local institutions.
• Ensure compliance with labour law, temporary employment regulations and other requirements.

Building the operational structure (initial phase – independently)

• Select, negotiate with and manage external partners (payroll, accounting, legal, HR).
• Create documentation, internal procedures and operational standards.
• Manage preparatory organisational and administrative tasks.

Team formation (later phase)

• As operations grow, form a local administrative/payroll-support team.
• Define roles, responsibilities and workflows.

Relations with institutions

• Maintain communication with Segurança Social, AT, IEFP and others.
• Represent the company in legal and compliance matters.

Growth and development

• Grow the business in line with shareholder objectives.
• Plan and organise local market operations.
• Develop activities related to
  - country workforce deployment in other countries.

Collaboration with Group management

• Direct reporting to the Group CEO.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks and next steps.
• Align local processes with group standards,

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Have experience as a country manager, operations manager, HR/payroll oversight manager or in similar roles in Portugal.
• Have a strong understanding of local labour law and payroll/temporary employment principles.
• Are capable of independently structuring operations from the ground up.
• Possess strong communication and
  - making skills.
• Are fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Experience with employee posting/secondment to other countries would be a strong advantage.

WE OFFER:

• The opportunity to build and lead the Portuguese operation from scratch.
• A high level of autonomy and trust.
• Support from an international team.
• A competitive compensation package, negotiated based on experience.
• All necessary work tools and a flexible choice of work location.