Human Resources Generalist - SaaS Scale Up Lisboa

Human Resources Generalist - SaaS Scale Up
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid – 3 days
- site)

Type: Full-time

Reports to: Head of People / HR Lead

? About Us

We are a
- growing Saa
S
- up with global ambitions, backed by
- tier investors and trusted by hundreds of customers. Our product is transforming how [insert brief problem you solve], and our team is scaling fast across multiple regions. At our core, we’re
- first – and we’re looking for a versatile HR Generalist to support our most valuable asset: our team.

? Role Overview

As our HR Generalist, you'll play a central role in developing and executing people processes that support our growth. You’ll be the
- to person for employees and managers across a range of HR topics – from onboarding and performance to compliance and culture. This is a
- on,
- impact role that requires autonomy, empathy, and attention to detail.

? Key Responsibilities

• Employee Lifecycle: Manage
  -
  - day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and employee records.
• People Operations: Maintain and improve HR systems, policies, and processes; ensure data accuracy and legal compliance.
• Culture & Engagement: Support initiatives that foster engagement, feedback, and a strong company culture.
• Performance & Development: Assist with performance review cycles, learning & development programs, and career pathing.
• Payroll & Benefits: Coordinate with external providers on payroll, benefits administration, and employee queries.
• Compliance: Ensure HR practices are aligned with Portuguese labor law and support international expansion as needed.
• HR Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives such as DE&I, talent development, compensation benchmarking, and employer branding.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in HR, ideally in a
  - paced tech or Saa
  S company.
• Solid understanding of Portuguese labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms (e. g. Personio, Bamboo
  HR, Hi
  Bob).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – approachable, empathetic, and trustworthy.
• Highly organized and
  - oriented; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change; you’re proactive and
  - oriented.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

? What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Hybrid work model with modern offices in central Lisbon
• Stock options (depending on seniority)
• Learning & development budget
• A diverse, international team and a culture of collaboration and ownership
• The opportunity to shape the People function as we scale

Ready to build the future of work with us? Apply now and join a team that values impact over hierarchy and growth over perfection.