People and Culture Advisor Lisboa

People and Culture Advisor
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Human Resources / People & Culture

Industry: Pharmaceutical

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and
- focused People and Culture Advisor to join our dynamic team at a leading pharmaceutical company in Lisbon. This is a key role that supports our employees and leaders in delivering a
- performance culture aligned with our company values, compliance standards, and business goals.

You will be instrumental in supporting employee relations, talent management, and HR operations while providing
- on guidance on HR policies, processes, and employment legislation. Experience working with trade unions is essential, as is a strong knowledge of Portuguese labor law.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on a wide range of People & Culture matters including performance management, employee engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Manage
  -
  - day employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Act as a key liaison between the company and trade unions, participating in negotiations, consultations, and collective bargaining processes.
• Support the execution of HR policies, procedures, and programs that foster a
  - performing and inclusive workplace culture.
• Contribute to the implementation of
  - wide initiatives related to
  - being, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and talent development.
• Assist in workforce planning, recruitment support, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Collaborate with regional and global HR colleagues to ensure alignment with broader HR strategies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with GDPR and internal data management standards.
• Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports to support strategic
  - making.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or Advisory role, preferably within a multinational or regulated environment.
• Proven experience in working with trade unions, including handling negotiations and collective agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (e. g. , SAP Success
  Factors, Workday, etc. ).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with European HR legislation and multicultural work environments.
• Coaching certification or training in conflict resolution is a plus.