Senior Human Resources Business Partner Lisboa

Overview

Senior Human Resources Business Partner – EMEA – Fixed Term Contract

Full-Time for Fixed Term Contract (Beginning November 2025 to
- July 2026)

Location: Porto-Lisbon-Coimbra (MUST BE BASED IN PORTUGAL). Preference for Porto or Lisbon.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with US-based corporate leadership to align regional activities with corporate priorities and serve as a bridge across EMEA and US operations.
• Partner with
  - country leadership (Germany, Portugal, Spain, and UK) to build
  - based relationships and align leadership, functions, teams, and individuals with business priorities.
• Own and drive HR initiatives under the management of the VP-HR in the U. S.
• Payroll, Benefits & Compliance – Own payroll for Portugal; partner internally and externally for Germany and Spain payroll; administer benefits (Coverflex, Advance
  Care); manage external partners (KMED and others).
• HR Programs & Processes – Manage employee lifecycle programs (onboarding, offboarding, career pathing, learning and development via Udemy for Business, referral program, policies, payroll, compliance, reporting).
• Employee Experience & Events – Plan and lead engagement initiatives, coworking days, and HR-led events, ensuring cultural alignment and measurable outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HRBP in a multinational or technology/e-commerce environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of HR practices across multiple EMEA countries (Portugal, Spain, Germany, UK) with ability to navigate differing labor laws, payroll, and compliance requirements.
• Experience calculating and managing payroll and benefits in Portugal; exposure to EMEA-wide payroll/benefits vendors and platforms.
• Event planning and employee engagement program design experience.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across geographies, time zones, and functions.
• Strong experience in employee relations and talent development.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and comfort with reporting/analytics.
• Exceptional communication skills in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
• Additional language expertise in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and deliver results under a
  - term contract.
• Ability to work a modified workday/workweek with appropriate overlap with leadership in U. S. time zone.
• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN PORTUGAL.

Interview Process

1. Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition specialist.
2. Interview with VP of HR.
3. Final interview with our CHRO and Leaders.

Pay and Benefits (PORTUGAL)

• Compensation competitive to market and geographical location.
• Meal allowance for each day worked available through meal card.
• Home/Office allowance reimbursement per calendar month,
  - rated based on employment start date.
• Health insurance: Tillster pays the premium for employee private health insurance; employees have the option to add spouses/dependents at the employee’s cost.
• Holidays: Up to 20 federal and local/municipal holidays in accordance with applicable Portuguese Labor laws, dependent on your employment start date.
• Vacation: Up to 22 days of vacation every holiday year,
  - rated based on employment start date.

Tillster is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer

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