HR Operations Specialist - German Speaking

Jobgether SRL; Portugal; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Well-Being Day

Gym subsidies

Training allowance

Annual team meetups

Global team collaboration

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is representing a partner company seeking an HR Operations Specialist who speaks German and is based in Portugal.

This remote role supports employees and clients across Europe, focusing on onboarding, HR administration, and day-to-day employment matters while ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will collaborate with Legal, Payroll, Finance, Product, and leadership to deliver seamless HR services, balance employee and client needs with local laws, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR Operations or similar client-facing HR role.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.
• Experience applying employment law and HR practices across borders.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations across assigned European countries, onboarding and lifecycle activities for clients and employees.
• Handle day-to-day HR queries with timely, accurate, customer-focused solutions.
• Apply country-specific employment requirements and internal processes for compliance.
• Identify compliance or operational risks and escalate complex matters appropriately.
• Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, Finance, Product, leadership and external partners to deliver HR services.
• Execute HR processes accurately across jurisdictions while maintaining high experience standards.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge management and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support HR reporting, audits, and administrative projects to enable growth.

Skills

English

German

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Project management

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a HR Operations Specialist - German Speaking based in Portugal.

This is a remote HR operations role supporting employees and clients throughout the employment lifecycle across multiple European countries.
You’ll help manage onboarding, employee changes, HR administration, and day-to-day employment matters while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
The role combines operational execution with customer-focused problem solving in a fast-paced international environment.
You’ll work closely with Legal, Payroll, Finance, Product, leadership, and external partners to deliver seamless HR services.
Your ability to balance employee and client needs with local employment requirements will be central to your success.
The position also offers opportunities to improve processes, strengthen operational consistency, and contribute to broader HR initiatives.
You’ll join a distributed, collaborative team where ownership, communication, and continuous development are highly valued.

Accountabilities:

• Support HR operations across assigned countries, managing onboarding and employee lifecycle activities while serving as a key point of contact for clients and employees.
• Manage day-to-day HR queries and employment matters, providing timely, accurate, and customer-focused solutions.
• Apply country-specific employment requirements and internal processes to ensure HR activities remain compliant and consistent.
• Identify potential compliance or operational risks and elevate complex matters to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Legal, Payroll, Finance, Product, leadership, and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of HR services.
• Execute HR processes accurately and efficiently across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining a high standard of employee and client experience.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardisation, knowledge management, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support HR reporting, audits, administration, and operational projects that contribute to the effectiveness and growth of the function.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in HR Operations, Employee Lifecycle Management, HR Advisory, or a similar client-facing HR role.
• Good working knowledge of employment law and HR practices, with the ability to manage onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Ability to balance customer needs, compliance requirements, and business objectives in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.
• Experience in an Employer of Record, global mobility, payroll, or international HR environment is a plus.
• Experience supporting multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions is advantageous.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and process improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Additional European language skills and knowledge of employment law are advantageous.
• Highly organised, customer-focused, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple teams and countries.

Benefits:

• Starting salary of €25,000 gross per year, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Fully remote working environment within approximately ±2 hours of CET.
• Flexible WorkFlex approach supporting location and schedule flexibility.
• Dedicated Well-Being Day to support mental health and time to recharge.
• Subsidised gym memberships to support physical well-being and an active lifestyle.
• Training and Development Allowance to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Annual team meetups and opportunities to connect with colleagues internationally.
• Opportunity to work with a globally distributed team across multiple countries.
• Inclusive and diverse working environment with a strong focus on collaboration and employee support.
• Benefits may vary depending on location and applicable local laws and regulations.