Senior Human Resources Business Partner Viana do Castelo

Position Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic HR consultation to optimize people, structures, processes, and culture in alignment with organizational goals. This role ensures consistent application of HR policies, delivers
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- art training and development practices, and supports team progress while proactively driving initiatives on complex and challenging assignments. By combining strong business acumen with HR expertise, the Senior HRBP enhances organizational capability, fosters an inclusive workplace, and contributes to sustainable business results.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on people, processes, and organizational effectiveness.
• Foster a culture aligned with the company’s values, promoting inclusion, integrity, responsibility, and excellence.
• Lead change management initiatives and facilitate a collaborative work environment.
• Partner with leaders to drive initiatives that enhance structure, culture, and capability.
• Drive recruiting efforts to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Administer
  - class onboarding experiences that improve retention and inclusion.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and career development strategies to close talent gaps.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs to strengthen leadership capabilities and employee growth.
• Promote positive employee relations and provide expert guidance to managers on team effectiveness.
• Manage complex employee cases, resolve conflicts, and address team dynamics with fairness and integrity.
• Conduct employee relations counseling, exit interviews, and orientation programs.
• Lead employee activities and engagement initiatives across locations when needed.
• Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Lead compensation, benefits, and other HR programs as required.
• Continuously improve HR processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Diagnose organizational needs and implement effective solutions to build
  - performing teams.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to less experienced HR staff and interns.
• Manage special projects and
  - functional HR initiatives.
• Research, analyze, and interpret data to support
  - making.
• Take initiative on challenging assignments and identify opportunities for business impact.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Management or related area. An MBA or Master’s degree in Human Resources is preferred.
• Requires at least 8 years of human resources experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent, with experience in employee relations, policy development, benefits and compensation administration, staffing processes, and organizational development.
• Knowledge of law and its application as it relates to the HR function is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power
  Point, and Outlook) is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency level of English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency level of Portuguese (spoken and written).

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Truck Transportation

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