HR Partner Shared Service Center - German Speaker

Thales; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Lisbon, Portugal, seeks an HR Specialist to support new joiners, manage HR systems, and assist international teams. Key responsibilities include onboarding, data management, and improving HR processes.

Requirements include a degree in HR or related fields, fluency in German, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, Workday, and ServiceNow are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Management or relevant hands-on experience.
• Fluency in German mandatory for supporting HR operations.
• Strong communication skills and approachability.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact for employees on HR topics.
• Support new joiners from offer letter to their first day.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Fluency in German

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Adaptable and solution-oriented attitude

Education

Degree in HR, Management or a related area

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the friendly first point of contact for employees and managers on all HR-related topics
• Support new joiners throughout their journey — from offer letter to their first day (and beyond)
• Keep our HR systems running smoothly and ensure data accuracy and quality
• Support international teams with onboarding, mobility and day-to-day HR processes
• Create HR letters, reports and documents that truly make people’s lives easier
• Get involved in HR projects and help continuously improve the way we work

What You Bring With You

• A degree in HR, Management or a related area — or hands‑on experience that proves your skills
• Fluency in German is mandatory for this position and will be used exclusively to support HR operations for Switzerland.
• Strong communication skills — clear, confident and approachable
• A detail‑oriented mindset and a natural ability to bring structure where it’s needed
• Enjoyment in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
• An adaptable, proactive and solution‑oriented attitude
• Confidence using Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow or other HR platforms is a big plus