Senior HR Specialist Lisboa

Senior HR Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Randstad has partnered with a leading automotive company looking for a Senior HR Specialist for a SSC in Lisbon.

The HR Senior Specialist plays a key strategic role in aligning HR functions with business objectives, working closely with the Human Resources department in HQ and GPOs. This position is responsible for overseeing recruitment, employee development, onboarding, and employer branding initiatives. The HR Senior Specialist ensures compliance with labor laws, manages compensation & benefits, and leads talent management strategies.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

Recruitment, Employer Branding, and Onboarding:

1. Manage
   -
   - end recruitment processes
2. Develop and implement onboarding programs
3. Organize internships and collaborate with universities
4. Plan and coordinate internal and external employer branding events (e. g. , job fairs, industry competitions)
5. Manage, oversee and suggest improvements to the Applicant Tracking System, including implementing new functionalities

HR Services:

1. Address employee inquiries through Helpdesk and direct interactions
2. Manage administrative and contractual processes
3. Maintain accurate personnel records in the ERP system
4. Manage employees’ time, absenteeism, and sick leaves
5. Collaborate with government offices and relevant institutional entities (e. g. IEFP) regarding HR matters

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Conduct salary analysis against market data and support salary strategy and budget
2. Monitor and optimize the compensation system, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with company budget

Training & Development:

1. Identify and analyze training needs in partnership with management
2. Prepare and manage the annual training plan and budget
3. Coordinate training sessions and support
   - training activities such as certification, and registration in the HR system and supporting periodic employee evaluations

Reporting & Compliance:

1. Prepare reports and KPIs for management and headquarters
2. Update internal regulations, procedures, and instructions
3. Provide data and documentation for audits and internal controls
4. Coordinate employee satisfaction surveys and act on feedback

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate actively in departmental and
- wide HR projects.

If you have:

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Economics, Psychology, or a related field
2. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in HR; experience in GBS environment is a plus
3. Experience managing recruitment, employee development, and compensation and benefits processes

Skills and Competencies:

1. Strong knowledge of labor law, HR management, and training processes
2. Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Power
   Point)
3. Excellent analytical thinking,
   - solving, and organizational skills
4. Effective collaboration, communication, and customer service orientation
5. Continuous improvement mindset with openness to change and a proactive approach to promoting best practices across the organization

Additional Information:

1. Language proficiency: Portuguese and English at a B2 level; knowledge of German is a plus
2. Good understanding of tax policies and regulatory requirements in HR
3. Working in a dynamic environment with vibrant team spirit
4. Career opportunities within
5. Home office policy of 2 days / week
6. Additional days off on Dec 24th and 31st
7. Birthday off
8. Referral Bonus
9. Life Insurance
10. Health Insurance, extended to family members

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources and Administrative

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing