HR Generalist | Lisbon: Onboarding, Payroll & Compliance

Turner & Townsend; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Turner & Townsend in Iberia is expanding its HR team and seeks an experienced HR Generalist to own and drive local HR operations for Portugal. You will report to the Iberia HR Lead and oversee onboarding, payroll, compliance, and employee development from Lisbon.

The role combines hands-on HR delivery with regional collaboration across Iberia and Europe. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR generalist experience in Portugal, strong knowledge of local regulations, and fluency in Portuguese and

Qualificações

• 5+ years in a similar HR role in Portugal within an international, complex environment.
• Mergers & Acquisition and change management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese labor law and local employment regulations.
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Administration or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Onboarding: Lead onboarding and deliver engaging new-hire orientations.
• Employee Relations: Be the go-to HR contact for employees and collaborate with Iberia/Europe teams.
• Compensation & Benefits: Implement benefits programs and support annual rewards cycles.
• Payroll: Own monthly payroll process for the Portuguese entity and liaise with provider.
• Policies & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Portuguese labor law and maintain policies.
• Training & Development: Support learning initiatives and career development activities.
• Performance Management: Run cycles and track progress per global guidelines.
• HR Data & Reporting: Maintain HR records and coordinate with payroll provider.
• Health & Safety: Support H&S compliance and wellness initiatives.
• Employee Engagement: Assist Country Lead with events and surveys.
• HR Administration: Prepare employment documents, contracts, and immigration support.
• HRIS: Ensure data accuracy and act as first point of contact for HRIS queries.
• HR Projects: Contribute to HR projects with local insights.
• Talent acquisition: Support regional TA tasks as needed.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication skills

Confidentiality and integrity

Hands-on, proactive

Strong prioritization and organization

Fluent Portuguese and English

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Ferramentas

Workday

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Turner & Townsend in Iberia is expanding its HR team and seeks an experienced HR Generalist to own and drive local HR operations for Portugal. You will report to the Iberia HR Lead and oversee onboarding, payroll, compliance, and employee development from Lisbon.

The role combines hands-on HR delivery with regional collaboration across Iberia and Europe. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR generalist experience in Portugal, strong knowledge of local regulations, and fluency in Portuguese and