French-Speaking HR Ops Specialist — Employee Lifecycle

Alten; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a French-speaking HR Operations Specialist to join the HR Shared Service Center in Lisbon. You will support employees and managers across countries, handling onboarding to offboarding with a people-first approach, and maintaining data quality in HR systems.

Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with Experience in Workday or ServiceNow considered a plus. The role involves coordinating international HR processes, preparing HR documents, and contributing to process

Qualifications

• A degree in HR, Management or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in HR operations.
• Fluency in French and English (mandatory).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and empathetically with different stakeholders.
• A detail-oriented and structured mindset, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-driven attitude in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Experience with tools like Workday or ServiceNow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees providing support on a wide range of HR topics with a people‑first approach.
• Own and support the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
• Maintain and update HR systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy, compliance and high data quality standards.
• Support international HR operations, including onboarding, mobility processes and day‑to‑day HR administration.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation (contracts, letters, reports) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and HR projects, helping optimise processes and enhance employee experience.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Proactive problem solving

Education

HR/Management degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Thales is seeking a French-speaking HR Operations Specialist to join the HR Shared Service Center in Lisbon. You will support employees and managers across countries, handling onboarding to offboarding with a people-first approach, and maintaining data quality in HR systems.

Fluency in French and English is mandatory, with Experience in Workday or ServiceNow considered a plus. The role involves coordinating international HR processes, preparing HR documents, and contributing to process