HRBP

Job Overview

As HR Business Partner you will manage core HR activities for the Porto Support Office of an international industrial group investing in a new manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and implementation of core HR processes within the Support Office (employment contracts, onboarding, payroll coordination, time management, etc. ).
• Create and maintain HR documentation, policies, and procedures in compliance with local labour legislation.
• Establish internal HR systems and ensure proper HR data management and reporting.
• Develop employee files, databases, and templates from the ground up.
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for the Support Office and the Factory, from defining job requirements to onboarding new employees.
• Contribute to workforce planning and ensure timely staffing to support operational ramp‑up.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR‑related topics.
• Manage employment contracts, amendments, terminations, and ensure compliance with Portuguese labour law.
• Liaise with external legal advisors, payroll providers and public authorities.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment aligned with company culture and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in HR, preferably in an industrial or shared‑services environment.
• Proven experience in building HR structures or teams from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese labour law and HR operational processes.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a service‑oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Portuguese required.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work within a development sector.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

Client Details

The client is an international industrial group currently investing in Portugal, with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility and a support office in Porto.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Human Resources
• Languages: English (fluently), Portuguese (required)
• Location: Porto, Portugal – Hybrid
• Contract: Permanent