HR Manager | Lisbon, Portugal

Aksa Capital; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AKSA Capital in Lisbon is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead human resource operations, strengthen employee engagement and support organizational growth in a team delivering global residency and citizenship solutions.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination with finance, maintain records, ensure compliance with Portuguese labor laws, and drive learning and development initiatives while promoting an inclusive and productive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment policies and employee relations.
• Familiarity with Portuguese labor laws and employment regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems.
• Professional-level English; Portuguese is highly desirable.
• Job type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and practices aligned with organizational objectives
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding
• Oversee employee relations, engagement, performance management and workplace discipline
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, contracts and personnel files
• Manage attendance, leave administration and employee benefits
• Coordinate performance appraisals, probation evaluations and employee development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable Portuguese employment laws and HR regulations
• Support payroll processing and coordinate with the finance department on employee compensation and benefits
• Identify training needs and facilitate learning and professional development opportunities
• Advise senior management on HR matters, workforce planning and employee-related concerns
• Promote a positive, inclusive and professional workplace culture
• Prepare HR reports and maintain accurate records to support management decisions

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR management systems

Job description

AKSA Capital is expanding its Lisbon office and is looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead human resource operations, strengthen employee engagement and support organizational growth. If you are passionate about people management, HR strategy and building a productive workplace culture, this is your opportunity to make an impact on a team delivering global residency and citizenship solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and practices aligned with organizational objectives
• Manage end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding
• Oversee employee relations, engagement, performance management and workplace discipline
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, contracts and personnel files
• Manage attendance, leave administration and employee benefits
• Coordinate performance appraisals, probation evaluations and employee development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable Portuguese employment laws and HR regulations
• Support payroll processing and coordinate with the finance department on employee compensation and benefits
• Identify training needs and facilitate learning and professional development opportunities
• Advise senior management on HR matters, workforce planning and employee-related concerns
• Promote a positive, inclusive and professional workplace culture
• Prepare HR reports and maintain accurate records to support management decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR management or a similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment policies and employee relations
• Familiarity with Portuguese labor laws and employment regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR management systems
• Professional-level English; Portuguese is highly desirable
• Job type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week