Global HR Services Specialist (French)

Thales; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Lisbon is seeking an HR professional to join our HR Shared Service Center, supporting employees and managers across countries while delivering a consistent, high‑quality employee experience.

You will act as the first point of contact for HR topics, manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, maintain HR systems, and contribute to process improvements in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in HR operations.
• Fluency in French and English (mandatory).
• Strong communication, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, structured mindset, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive, adaptable and solution-driven attitude in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Experience with Workday or ServiceNow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees on 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 optimize processes and enhance employee experience.

Skills

French language

English language

Communication skills

Multitasking

People-first approach

HR operations

Education

Bachelors in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Thales in Lisbon is seeking an HR professional to join our HR Shared Service Center, supporting employees and managers across countries while delivering a consistent, high‑quality employee experience.

You will act as the first point of contact for HR topics, manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, maintain HR systems, and contribute to process improvements in a fast‑paced, international environment.