Portuguese speaking Human Resources Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portuguese speaking Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across their UK and Portugal offices. This role involves overseeing recruitment, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws in both countries. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HR management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex employment regulations. This hybrid position offers flexibility with a balance of office and remote work, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous HR management experience in both the UK and Portugal.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Manage employee relations issues in compliance with UK and Portugal laws.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in English

HR management experience

Knowledge of employment law

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

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Portuguese speaking Human Resources Manager, Cambridge

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Client:

The Language Business

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Portuguese speaking Human Resources Manager to join a successful manufacturing and export company. You will be responsible for all human resources operations for both their UK & Portugal based offices.


Location of the job
Hybrid work - UK office is in Cambridge, ideally 3 days a week in the office + 2 days a week work from home /remote.


Language requirements for the job
Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential


Company background
Our client is an international manufacturing and global export company


Job responsibilities of the Portuguese speaking Human Resources Manager
As Portuguese speaking Human Resources Manager you will have 100% control of all employee HR operations for the office and manufacturing facility in Portugal as well as the UK office.

You role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing recruitment, selection and the onboarding process
• Managing a company’s appraisal system and conducting appraisal meetings
• Ensuring that a company’s procedures comply with employment regulations
• Monitoring various aspects of an employee’s performance, such as attendance and sick leave
• Accessing the need for training and then designing and implementing training programs accordingly
• Handling any disciplinary processes and formal grievances
• Setting and reviewing pay structures and employee perks and benefits
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in compliance with UK employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including job analysis, job descriptions, job postings, and applicant screening and interviewing in accordance with UK employment law
• Manage employee relations issues in compliance with Portugal and UK employment law, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Complete Human Resource administrative tasks and maintain and update Human Resource related correspondence.
• Process work visa applications where necessary.

The successful candidate background

• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential
• Previous HR management level experience in both the UK and Portugal
• Excellent knowledge of all employment law and HR related regulations relating to both Portugal and the UK
• Knowledge of payroll, compensation and benefits relating to both the UK and Portugal
• CIPD qualified advantage but not essential
• Exceptional organisation skills
• Strong ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability to travel to Portugal office when required

Salary, benefits and working hours
Negotiable - £45,000 - £55,000.


To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please apply now and forward your CV.